A potassium hydroxide (KOH) examination of scales from his abdomen reveals definite scabietic elements (Figure 3), confirming the diagnosis of scabies. Images of these findings are shown to the ...

Scabies is an itchy rash caused by the human itch mite. Adults, children and babies can all get scabies. Many people believe scabies is about cleanliness, but that is not true. It is easily passed ...

Mange is a term for skin conditions caused by a species of mites in certain animals, such as dogs and cats. When these mites affect people, it is known as scabies. Mites are microscopic, eight-legged ...

Scabies is a skin condition that can cause itching and a rash. It occurs due to infestations of microscopic mites and spreads through physical contact. Topical medications, such as permethrin cream, ...

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.

Scabies is a mite infestation that results from direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies. Treatment usually involves topical prescription medications. Scabies is a skin infestation ...