We don't mean to alarm anybody but scabies cases are reportedly on the rise. But what exactly is scabies? And what should you do if you think you have it? Below, we break down EYNTK about how ...

The term scabies comes from a Latin word that means “to scratch”. The irritation caused to the skin by the rash is almost always going to make the baby want to scratch. The scabies rash on the skin ...

Treatment for scabies includes a medication called a scabicide to kill the mites. Washing all worn clothes and bedding in hot water prevents reinfection. Scratching the rash too much increases the ...

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash. While ...

The ectoparasites scabies and pediculosis pubis are common causes of skin rash and pruritus worldwide. They are transmitted primarily by person-to-person spread and are generally associated with low ...

In light of emerging drug resistance, the use of alternative agents should be considered. For example, benzyl benzoate and crotamiton are both very effective acaricides in vitro and could be revisited ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. “The good news is it’s easy to treat. It’s generally not a ...

A 93-year-old former model has died from septicemia, a complication caused by crusted scabies that is left untreated for a long time. Rebecca Zeni was a resident at a nursing home in LaFayette, ...

Michael Head has received funding for scabies research from the University of Southampton Strategic Development Fund, and was part of a scabies care home study funded by the Health Protection Agency.

When selecting a nursing home for a loved one, do not choose one with tiny little insects that can burrow into your skin, lay eggs, and poop. That is a good general rule. But how many people know to ...