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.

For those of you who are concerned about the red spots, which can pop up practically anywhere on your body, then not to fear, ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin ...

Last year, 51 cases of the disease were reported to officials - nearly half of which originated in nursing homes.

Terrifyingly, the rash appeared to be spreading ... affecting five in every 1,000. Scabies is spread by close skin contact with others, so often affects whole households as well as care ...

What it looks like: Scabies is a discolored, splotchy rash that can appear pimple-like on any affected parts of the skin. Patients might also notice tiny lines on the skin where the mites have ...

What it looks like: Scabies is a discolored, splotchy rash that can appear pimple-like on any affected parts of the skin. Patients might also notice tiny lines on the skin where the mites have ...

Palestinian Prisoners Society reports outbreaks of scabies and other contagious diseases among Palestinians held in custody ...

A new tool to test for scabies is being trialled by doctors in the Northern Territory, with researchers hoping early ...

Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive. Some areas ...