The difference between eczema and scabies is mainly reflected in the cause of the disease, the site of onset, rash pattern, itching time and infectious difference.
1. Etiology: the cause of eczema is not completely clear, mainly related to external stimuli, immune dysfunction and endocrine disorders and other factors. Scabies is caused by scabies infection, which is a skin parasite that spreads through skin contact.
2. Morbid parts: eczema can be seen in any part of the body, and in severe cases, the whole body. Scabies is mainly found in finger creases, armpits, breast edges, external genitalia and other skin folds and tender parts.
3. Rash pattern: eczema rash is more polymorphic, mainly manifested as a large red spot on the skin, papules, blisters and oozing, chronic eczema can be manifested as skin thickening and flaking. Scabies is mainly manifested as pinpoint-sized pimples and blisters, and the scabies rash on the male genitalia is larger than the size of soybean grains.
4. itching time: eczema day and night itching degree is not much difference, or night itching is aggravated. Scabies is usually less itchy or not itchy during the day, and it is hard to sleep at night.
5. Contagious: eczema is not contagious, scabies spread through skin-to-skin contact, more contagious.