What is the fluid that comes out of scabies?

The fluid that flows out from scabies may be tissue fluid, pus, adipose tissue, etc., as detailed below:

1. Tissue Fluid

Patients with scabies develop blisters, papules, and other lesions due to scabies infection. When the blister epidermis is damaged, tissue fluid flows out, manifesting as localized fluid discharge.

2. Pus

The local skin wounds of patients with scabies are damaged. After secondary bacterial infections cause an inflammatory reaction, cells and tissues can necrose under the action of proteinases released by bacteria and neutrophils, forming pus that flows out.

3. Adipose Tissue

Patients with scabies have large skin damage areas, with degenerative fat cells at the affected site and poor surrounding blood circulation, which can lead to aseptic necrosis of adipose tissue and liquefaction of fat, causing localized fluid discharge. When the scabies site exhibits symptoms of fluid discharge, it can be disinfected and cleaned with iodophor or hydrogen peroxide. It can also be treated with medications such as sulfur ointment and benzyl benzoate. Patients should generally maintain personal hygiene and avoid scratching to prevent secondary bacterial infections.