Scabies is a skin condition caused by human itch mites. Mites are tiny, eight-legged parasites that are related to ticks. Scabies mites burrow into the upper layer of the skin where they live and lay eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash. The itching associated with scabies is often worse at night. Scabies can be transmitted from person to person by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with an infested person or by sharing clothing or bedding used by an infested person.

Scabies is common in crowded living conditions where close physical contact is unavoidable. It is estimated that more than 300 million people are affected globally each year and that approximately one billion people are currently infested with scabies worldwide. However, scabies can affect people of all ages and socioeconomic groups and it occurs at similar rates in both developed and developing countries.”

Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease caused by an infestation by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash.

Scabies is spread by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies. Scabies is also spread by sharing clothing or beds with someone who has scabies.

The most common sites for burrows are finger webs, wrists, elbows, underarms, around nipples in women, waist, belt-line, buttocks and genital area. In infants, the face and scalp may be affected. In older children and adults the hands are commonly involved.

Scabies is an infestation of the skin caused by the human itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei hominis. An infestation with scabies is caused by direct and prolonged skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies. Scabies can also be transmitted indirectly by sharing clothing, bedding, towels and other household articles used by a person who has scabies.

Scabies may take up to 8 weeks after first exposure to become apparent. This is because it takes time for the mite population to build up and produce symptoms. Once you have had scabies once, symptoms may appear within 1–4 days of subsequent exposure as your immune system recognizes the mites more quickly.

The most common symptom associated with scabies infection is itching that tends to be worse at night or after a hot bath. The itching usually begins 4–6 weeks after exposure. The itch can range from mild to severe and may get worse over time if left untreated. A rash with tiny bumps resembling pimples, blisters, or small insect bites in areas where the mites burrow under the skin may also occur in some individuals. In infants and elderly people, who tend to have less severe or fewer symptoms, a rash on palms or sol

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by a mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. The skin is itchy, especially at night and in warm weather. It most commonly affects the hands, between the fingers, around the fingernails, the wrists and elbows. It can also be found on other parts of the body, including the feet.

The rash of scabies looks like little red bumps or blisters. Often there are small burrows in the skin where a female mite has laid her eggs. These can look like scratch marks or tiny raised lines.

Scabies spreads quickly in crowded conditions where there is frequent skin-to-skin contact between people. These include child care centers, nursing homes, correctional facilities and hospitals. Scabies can also spread through sexual contact.