Scabies 

It is caused by an infestation with a parasite - the scabies mite.Scabies is an extremely itchy skin disorder that can be passed from one person to another.

Scabies mites are tiny. The female mites tunnel into the skin and lay eggs. About 40-50 eggs are laid in the lifetime of a mite. The eggs hatch into larvae after 3-4 days; these then grow into adults within 10-15 days.

the itch and rash of scabies are due to a reaction (allergy) to the mites (or their saliva, poo (faeces) or eggs). Scabies symptoms usually take 2-6 weeks to occur after you are first infected. The itch and rash can develop on any part of the skin, away from where The mites are actually burrowing. This means that you are infectious and can spread scabies before you even know you have scabies.

There are approximately 300 million cases of scabies in the world every year. 

scabies is mostly transmitted through direct physical contact, the infestation can easily be passed on to family members, friends.

Scabies is caused by an eight-legged mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis) that is less than 0.5 mm long. 

Most people get scabies from direct, skin-to-skin contact. Less often, people pick up mites from infested items such as bedding, clothes, and furniture. The mite can survive for about 48 to 72 hours without human contact. Worldwide, there are millions of cases of scabies each year.

Anyone can get scabies. It strikes people of all ages, races, and income levels. People who are very clean and neat can get scabies. 

Scabies can spread when people do not have any signs or symptoms. A person who has never had scabies often does not have any signs or symptoms for 2 to 6 weeks.

Itching is the most common symptom. 

Many people get the scabies rash. This rash causes little bumps that often form a line. The bumps can look like hives, tiny bites, knots under the skin, or pimples. Some people develop scaly patches that look like eczema.

Another name for crusted scabies is Norwegian scabies. Crusts form when a person develops a severe type of scabies called crusted scabies. Scratching the itchy rash can cause sores. An infection can develop in the sores.

Scabies can develop anywhere on the skin. 

The person diagnosed with scabies and everyone who has had close contact with that person need treatment. Even people who do not have any signs or symptoms must be treated. This is the only way to prevent new outbreaks of scabies weeks later. 

To get rid of scabies, treatment is essential. Medicine that treats scabies is only available with a doctor’s prescription.