See what the doctor sees with Map of Medicine
The Map of Medicine is used by doctors throughout the NHS to determine the best treatment options for their patients. NHS Choices offers everyone in England exclusive and free access to this...
View ArticleSymptoms of scabies
The main symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a rash in areas of the body where mites have burrowed. The itching is often worse at night when skin is warmer. It may take four to six weeks...
View ArticleCauses of scabies
Scabies is a skin condition caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei. The intense itching associated with scabies is thought to be caused by the immune system reacting to the mites and their saliva,...
View ArticleDiagnosing scabies
Your GP will usually be able to diagnose scabies from the appearance of your skin and by looking for burrow marks made by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. However, as scabies is spread very easily, it is...
View ArticleTreating scabies
See your GP immediately if you contract scabies and have not had a previous infection. If you delay treatment, you risk passing scabies on to someone else. As other, more serious skin conditions can...
View ArticleComplications of scabies
A secondary infection and crusted scabies are two possible complications of scabies. Secondary infection If you scratch the skin that is itching due to scabies, you may break the skin’s surface. This...
View ArticleIntroduction of scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites which burrow into the skin. The main symptom of scabies is intense itching that is worse at night. It also causes a skin rash on areas where...
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