How are men with scabies treated?

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Hello doctor,
Currently, my hands have scabies on the arms, palms (according to the index), scabies on both sides of the groin, on the scrotum and testicles, the surface is red, raised above the skin, appearing white pus, large scab on the surface of 2-3mm. I have been suffering for about 10 days but have not seen it all, appear a few more places on the body causing itching. So the doctor told me how to treat men with scabies? Thank you doctor.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thanh Van - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How are men with scabies treated? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
The causative agent of scabies is the scabies parasite (scientific name is Sarcoptes scabiei hominis). The disease is mainly caused by female scabies, male scabies does not cause disease because it dies after intercourse. Female scabies has many species, some species cause disease in humans, some species cause disease in animals such as horses, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, rabbits, mice,... However, female scabies causes scabies for cattle. animals that can transmit disease to humans. Your condition requires a direct visit with a specialist to evaluate and do some tests to help diagnose and treat early.
If you still have questions about men with scabies, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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