Avoid Soap: Soap can further irritate your skin when you have scabies. Wash with water, and avoid soap or scented lotions while your skin is inflamed. In addition to treating yourself and your ...

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

Scabies is an infestation of the skin by parasitic mites and is considered to be highly contagious through skin-to-skin contact. Along with the inmate treatments, prison officials will wash all ...