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

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

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 ...

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

UK health alert as scabies cases hit double the 5-year average. Learn the symptoms of this 'Victorian disease', why it ...

A randomised trial shows that 5% permethrin cream is more effective than oral ivermectin for the treatment of classic scabies ...

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 ...

We don't mean to alarm anybody but scabies cases are reportedly on the rise. But what exactly is scabies? And what should you do if you think you have it? Below, we break down EYNTK about how ...

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash. While ...

Britons are being urged to stay alert as scabies cases surge across England, with the skin condition reaching levels not seen in years. The latest data from the Royal College of General Practitioners' ...

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 ...