Scabies Directory
Scabies is a skin rash caused by a tiny parasite called a human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). The mite buries itself under your skin and lays eggs, causing intense itching and a pimple-like rash. Scabies is contagious. You can catch the infection if you have direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies -- for example, during sex. Scabies also easily spreads among those who live in close quarters, such as people who are in nursing homes, extended-care centers, and prisons. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how scabies is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
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What Are Scabies? How Do You Know If You Have Them?
Scabies -- human itch mites -- burrow into your skin and cause severe itching. Learn if you have them and how they’re treated.
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What Are Lice? How Do You Know If You Have Them?
Lice is a common concern that can cause intense itching. Learn the three forms of lice and how to identify a lice infestation.
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Top 5 Lice Prevention Tips
Worried about getting lice? Learn five ways to help prevent these pesky parasites from infesting your home and your family at WebMD.
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Skin Rashes in Children Treatment
WebMD explains various skin rashes that affect children and how they are treated.
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Identifying Bugs and Bug Bites
Learn to identify ticks, poisonous spiders, fleas, chiggers, and other bugs. See what their bites and stings look like -- and how to find relief.
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Things That Burrow Into Your Skin
What’s under your skin? Pictures of parasites that burrow: ticks, chiggers, scabies, screwworm, and more.