subject: Post Scabies Symptoms [print this page] Scabies is a commonly occurring skin condition with about three million cases being reported each year. For the most part, people with a weaker immune system are more likely to acquire this infestation, which includes infants and elderly people. Therefore, people who have acquired the infestation once can expect a few outbreaks even after the condition is cured.
A majority of people are not aware of what to expect during post scabies outbreaks and hence this article is solely dedicated to the post scabies symptoms. These outbreaks are not really as severe as the actual infestation and would be less painful for the sufferers. You can expect red bumps on newer areas and the itching would be less severe. Most of these bumps or blisters would last for less than 36 hours in all cases. Quite a few times, you would notice a line resembling scabies burrow marks, however these burrows would not itch. On the other hand, the scabies residue would migrate to the surface of the skin and appear like pimples with a black centre. Such scabies outbreaks can occur in cycles of 3-4 weeks, lessening in severity each time.
Even after the scabies mites are eliminated, their remnants continue to exist under the skin. Outbreaks are mostly the allergic reactions in the body caused by these leftovers. Once you are dealing with scabies, it would be best to keep your skin moisturized. It would be best to apply some kind of lotion immediately after shower, so as to prevent drying of the skin. Dry skin can sometimes lead to other skin conditions such as dermatitis.
