Scabies is often brushed off as eczema, dermatitis, or an allergic reaction, but it's important to make sure you know for ...

These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there ...

BRITS have been urged to be vigilant after a surge in cases of a highly infectious Victorian disease that can trigger ...

Doctors are debating if the itchy skin disease is becoming resistant to its main treatment, but there could be other factors helping it spread ...

Scabies cases are climbing – here's what’s behind the surge and signs to be aware of ...

Scabies is a common skin condition caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin to live and lay eggs. The condition spreads primarily through prolonged, direct skin-to-skin contact with an ...

SCHOOLS and care homes could soon be under siege from a highly contagious Victorian disease, scientists have warned. Leading ...

Scabies cases have been higher than usual across England this winter. Here’s what the condition is, how it spreads, and what ...

Scabies is an itchy rash caused by the human itch mite. Adults, children and babies can all get scabies. Many people believe scabies is about cleanliness, but that is not true. It is easily passed ...

Scabies cases are rising across the UK, with doctors warning that stigma, delayed diagnosis and treatment shortages are ...

Scabies cases are rising across the UK. Doctors explain why infections are increasing, how scabies spreads, what symptoms to ...

A potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination of scales from his abdomen reveals definite scabietic elements (Figure 3), confirming the diagnosis of scabies. Images of these findings are shown to the ...