Scabies
Sarcoptes scabiei causes an itching skin rash called scabies. The urge to scratch is more intense at night when these small itch mites crawl into the scalp, resulting in intense itching that prevents people from falling asleep. In the region where the mite burrows, there is severe itching. Scabies can swiftly spread from person to person when there is close contact. Since scabies is contagious, medical professionals frequently advise treating all family members or people who come in close contact. Skin folds are a common location for scabies but can also affect many bodily parts.
Scabies is most frequently found are the chest, within the wrists, on the inside elbows, in between fingers and toes, and in the armpits. The symptoms of scabies may appear a few days after exposure if you’ve had them before.
Symptoms of scabies might take up to six weeks to appear if you have never had them. Even if you have no symptoms currently, you can still transmit scabies. Treatment for scabies is simple. Topical treatments or oral medications eliminate the scabies-causing mites and their eggs. However, the itching may continue for several weeks following treatment.
