Scabies

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Worried you have Scabies? Let us help you.

What is Scabies?

Scabies is an itchy skin ailment caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, a small burrowing mite. Itching is severe in the region where the mite burrows. The need to itch may be particularly severe at night.

It is infectious and can spread swiftly in a household, child nursery, school class, nursing facility, or jail through close physical contact. Because scabies is extremely infectious, doctors frequently urge that whole families or contact groups be treated.

Scabies is easily treatable. Scabies mites and their eggs are killed by medications applied to the skin. However, you may have irritation for several weeks following therapy.

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What are the causes of Scabies?

Scabies is caused by the female Sarcoptes scabiei mite, which burrows into the skin to lay eggs. The presence of the mites, their eggs, and their waste products triggers an allergic reaction, leading to intense itching and a rash:

Close Personal Contact: Scabies is most commonly spread through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. This can happen during physical interactions such as hugging, holding hands, or sexual contact.

Shared Items: Although less common, scabies can also spread through contact with infested clothing, bedding, towels, or furniture, especially in crowded living conditions like dormitories or nursing homes.

Animals: While animals can carry a different type of scabies mite, these mites typically do not infest humans. Animal scabies (also known as mange) can cause temporary itching in humans but does not lead to a full-blown infestation.

What are the symptoms of Scabies?

The following are typical signs and symptoms:

Thin blisters or lumps on your skin form thin, uneven burrow tracks

Itching, which is frequently intense and is generally worst at night

Burrows or tracks are frequently seen in skin creases. Though scabies may affect practically any part of body, in adults and older children, it is most often found:

Between the fingers

Under the armpits

Along the insides of the wrists and around the waist

On the inside of the elbows

On the soles of the feet

Between and under the breasts

In the vicinity of the male genital region

Around the buttocks

On the knees

Is there treatment available for Scabies?

To stop the spread of the condition and what you do during treatment is as follows:

Put clothing in a sealed bag for 3 days that cannot be washed

Wash all clothing and bedding at 50C or higher.

If you’ve previously had scabies, signs and symptoms may appear within a few days of exposure. If you’ve never had scabies, it might take up to six weeks for symptoms to appear. Even if you don’t have any signs or symptoms, you might still spread scabies.

Many skin conditions, such as dermatitis or eczema, are also associated with itching and small bumps on the skin. If unsure of diagnosis, our clinicians can help diagnose scabies and ensure that you receive right treatment. Please attach pictures (non-intimate areas) if you choose the telephone consultation option. You do not require pictures for video consultation.

If you would like more information on scabies, please click the NHS link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scabies/

Eczema has similar symptoms to scabies, please click the link to find out about eczema: /product/eczema/