Health & Wellness Best Posts in Thread: MD referral and scabies?

You could ask the dermatologist, Dr. Munoz across the highway from Cang's, to have a look and treatment or recommendation. Or go to the Silliman clinic. I would not hesitate.

 

yaaa Davy.... after reading up on Levocetirizine tablets and Desown lotion, i have my doubts. and some of her observations didn't jive with my situation but i'm gonna give it a shot and keep your experience and BL cream in mind. i was using Katialis (a chinese medicine) and isopropyl alcohol to stop the itch but the problem persisted and Muñoz said they worsened the problem. could be, it did sting a bit...

as they say.... your mileage may vary.
thanks amigo...

 

I think we should all be very careful here, Skin Complaints can get very complicated. A very Good friend did nothing for a long time and Went as we are talking to a Doctor but Tissue were not taken, nor many test done either. It turned out that he had a pretty aggressive Skin Cancer. All I am saying is please be careful of things especially if they are not Healing anytime quickly.
All too many times I have heard of Doctors that say "Looks like" We westerners should be a little more conscious of Skin Ailments.

Not trying to scare anyone But...............Lets be careful out there.
Both Pat & I both know what can happen if things are left, Funnily enough so does this friend Now.

 

i should ad:

Muñoz Skin Clinic
035-225-6716
2nd floor in the DML building
across from Cang's on the north hi-way

monday/ fri
9am to noon
2:30 to 5:30

sat - 8:30 am/noon

 

Wife had similar problem recently. Scratched herself up really badly. Our excellent family doctor tried treatment with antibiotics with no luck. It was not scabies. She then referred us to a dermatologist. Excellent woman - recognized problem right away. Prescribed course of anti-fungal pills, special soap and a fungicidal cream. Did the trick - took 3 weeks but all scar tissue and itching gone. Self medication is not the way to go - probably save in the long run by getting the correct medical advice!

 

Scabies: Symptoms, Transmission, and Diagnosis

My wife worked in a hotel laundry and brought it home one day. It not serious if you take care of it right away but it could progress into an infection. If its scabies, sounds like you left it too long and may need antibiotics. A doctor visit is cheep so get your @ss there and get a doc to look at it. The Philippines is a breading ground for bacteria, germs and all sorts of bugs. Wash all the clothes, towels and bedding in hot water and see a doctor...

What Are the Symptoms of Scabies?
After the initial exposure to scabies, it can take up to six weeks for symptoms to appear. The symptoms usually develop more quickly in people who’ve had scabies before.

The hallmark symptoms of scabies include a rash and intense itching that gets worse at night. Continuous scratching of the infected area can create sores that become infected. If this occurs, additional treatment with antibiotics for the skin infection may be indicated.

In babies and toddlers, the most commonly infected areas are the:

• head
• face
• neck
• hands
• soles of the feet

Common sites for the rash in older children and adults include the:

• wrist
• elbow
• armpit
• nipple
• penis
• waist
• buttocks
• area between the fingers

The rash itself can consist of tiny blisters or pimple-like bumps. The burrow tracks of the mite can also be seen on the skin. They may appear as tiny raised or discolored lines.

Some people with scabies may develop another form of scabies known as Norwegian scabies or crusted scabies. This is a more severe and extremely contagious type of scabies. People with crusted scabies develop thick crusts of skin that contain thousands of mites and eggs.

Crusted scabies doesn’t always cause an itchy rash. Instead, it can lead to other symptoms, such as widespread crusts on the skin that are:

• thick
• gray
• crumble easily when touched

Crusted scabies usually develops in people with weakened immune systems. This includes people with HIV or AIDS, people who use steroids or other treatments such as certain medications for rheumatoid arthritis, or people who are undergoing chemotherapy. The scabies mites can overpower the immune system more easily and multiply at a quicker rate. It’s spread in the same way as normal scabies.

 

i'm happy to report:

the little woman went to the Muñoz Skin Clinic on monday and made an appointment for me.
i went in the next day at appointment time and was promptly taken in..

dr Muñoz took a quick look at my condition and asked me a few questions.
she said my skin problem was definitely NOT scabies and NOT contagious and most likely due to an allergy, possibly dust.

she gave me prescription for Levocetirizine tablets and Desown lotion, with a check up appoint in two weeks.
in and out in 20 minutes

P400

next...

 

Dr. Munoz works on a first come first serve basis, closed at lunch for a couple hours.

 

I forgot to mention that it was indeed Dr Munoz that treated my wife!