 [ Symptoms ] reocurring foot swelling redness and itching  last month i noticed that my ankle was swollen red and very itchy after a few days it went away but my skin started to peal away now this month its on top of my foot with the same symptoms it burns when i scratch and seems to spread i have not experienced these symptoms anywhere else but my feet and ankles i am also noticing tingling in the area as well any help would be great thanks so much [ Disease ] this is a very good question and i am glad you asked it scabies is a skin mite that is spread through direct contact direct contact can mean skin to skin or contact with linens or other items in which the mites are hiding one way to prevent getting scabies is to avoid any skin to skin contact since you know your visitor was infected you would be wise to carefully using rubber gloves wash your guest is sheets and other linens if he or she stayed overnight wash any towels he or she used and clean other areas with an antimicrobial wipes as appropriate obviously do not use these towelettes on upholstery or something  if you do come down with the itchy bumps that signal scabies go to your primary care provider as soon as possible scabies will not clear up on its own it requires medical treatment hope this helps