What Is Scabies?
Scabies is a transmissible skin disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis Who Gets Scabies?
Scabies is a global disease, and anyone can be affected. It is estimated that about 204 million people are affected by scabies worldwide What Causes Scabies?
Scabies infection is usually transmitted through close bodily skin contact such as holding hands for prolonged periods; spread amongst sexual What Are The Clinical Features of Scabies?
Infection typically presents with a classical itchy rash. Lesions are symmetrical, and mainly affect the hands, wrists, axillae, thighs, buttocks, waist How Do Clinical Features Vary in Differing Types of Skin?
Scabies may present as granulomatousnodules in an infected person with a darker skin type How Is Scabies Diagnosed?
A high index of suspicion should be used when assessing a patient with a new widespread itchy rash, especially one who reports itchy close contacts What Is The Differential Diagnosis For Scabies?
1. Bullous skin disorders
2. Dermatitis
3 What Is The Treatment For Scabies?
General measures
1. Launder sheets, towels, and clothes worn recently. Outer garments, duvets, and blankets should be aired for 72 hours. 2 What Is The Outcome For Scabies?
Classical scabies is associated with a good prognosisprovided compliance is satisfactory and all close contacts (symptomatic or not) are simultaneously