The symptoms of scabies may resemble a variety of other skin disorders, including but not limited to the following:
- Allergic skin reaction, such as contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Insect, tick, or flea bites or infestations with other parasites
- Hives
- Infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis)
- Impetigo, a bacterial skin infection
- Dry skin
- Psoriasis, a skin condition that causes raised, red patches covered by silvery or scaling skin
- Drug reactions
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | April 4, 2007 |
Author:Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Last Updated: 04/04/2007
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