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Intense Itching
The hallmark symptom of Sarcoptes scabiei allergy is intense itching that typically worsens at night or after a hot bath or shower. This itchiness can greatly disrupt sleep and daily activities.
Skin Rash
Patients affected by Sarcoptes scabiei allergy often develop a skin rash characterized by small red bumps and blisters. This rash primarily affects areas where the mites have burrowed.
Sores and Lesions
Sores and lesions can form due to continuous scratching to relieve itching, facilitating secondary bacterial infections and increasing the risk of complications.
Thread-Like Lines on the Skin
Sarcoptes scabiei mites burrow into the skin creating thread-like lines or tracks that may be gray, brown, or red. These lines are a characteristic symptom of the infection.
Thick Crusts on the Skin
In some severe cases, particularly a variant called crusted (or Norwegian) scabies, thick crusts can form on the skin. These crusts are populated by large numbers of mites and eggs, and can cover large areas of the body.
Allergic Reactions
The body can have an allergic reaction to the mites, their eggs, and their wastes, causing further redness and inflammation of the skin, exacerbating the itchiness and overall discomfort.
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