Molly is suffering from infantile acropustulosis right now. This is a secondary condition that develops after scabies have been treated. She has broken out in itchy red patches with a pimple in the middle, and it looks very much like a scabies bite.
This secondary condition is often mis-diagnosed, and many doctors are not familiar with it. It is a cyclical condition, and Molly could have flare-ups that come and go for years, although it could also disappear earlier - we will just have to wait and see. There isn't much we can do to prevent flare-ups either. They heal on their own, and I can only try and give relief from the itching and prevent her from scratching. Her sharp little fingernails tend to draw blood.
Maya has little pimples or bumps too but they are not itchy. Do you think it is a different condition?
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