Best Doctors for Scabies Treatment in Karimnagar

Scabies is an extremely contagious skin infection caused by parasitic mites through direct skin to skin contact or indirect contact with infected objects. Scabies is most commonly seen in poor sanitation and hygiene facilities, and immunocompromised individuals. It can be clinically presented as itchy rashes in general body folds, nocturnal itchiness with intense skin scratching, characteristic burrow appearance, crusty or scaly skin on affected areas. A certified dermatologist conducts visual inspection, performs skin scraping for scabies mites or egg nits under microscopic imaging, and dermoscopy for further evaluation. It can be treated with oral medicine called ivermectin and antihistamines, topical ointments like permethrin. Following a good hygiene practice, regular disinfection of beds and sheets, washing and dry cleaning of clothes regularly can help in prevention and controlling of the condition.