Scabies

a common skin infection that causes small itchy bumps and blisters due to tiny mites that burrow into the top layer of human skin to lay their eggs

Sarcoptes scabiei (var hominis)

ancient affliction, estimated to have infected humans for the last 2,500 years

Symptoms

frequently occurs in the crevasses of the body: between the fingers, toes, buttocks, elbows, waist area, genital area under the breasts in women.

skin may show small insect-type bites on it, or the lesions may look like pimples. The skin may also be red and or have sores due to scratching of the area.

Number of cases annually

Scabies is a common parasitic infection of global proportion. Worldwide, an estimated 300 million cases occur annually

between six and 12 million of those cases take place here in the United States

Cures/Long term effects

Use the medication as prescribed and instructed or/and Wash all clothing, towels, and bed linens that you have used in the last three days. Use hot water. You should use the dryer at high heat rather than air drying.

There are no long-term effects