Scabies
A skin rash caused by a tiny parasite called a human itch mite.
Symptoms:
- Highly contagious and extremely itchy condition in which parasitic mites burrow under the skin to lay their eggs.
- The itchiness is worse at night.
- Thin grey lines on the skin might appear, especially between the fingers, on the wrists, in the armpits, around the genitals and between the buttocks.
- Sores and scabs might result from scratching.
Seriousness:
- See a doctor or speak to a pharmacist because scabies won’t get better without treatment.
Treatment:
- A lotion or soap that kills the mite.
- After your child has been treated you will need to wash and iron all her clothes and bedding.
- The mites usually die within three days of treatment, but the itchiness could last up to two weeks.