What causes Scabies?

What is Scabies?

Scabies is a skin disease caused by the itchy mite, Sarcoptes scabei. It is a skin condition that causes red-coloured rashes and even bumps in your skin.

What causes Scabies?

Mites are small arachnids that infest the skin, lay eggs, and breed. They burrow your skin and lay eggs into the tiny hollow spaces they dig in. This causes itchy skin, to which you would react by scratching it. It develops into rashes and can be agonising.

Symptoms of Scabies:

Severe itching Rashes

How does Scabies spread?

Scabies is contagious and spreads through physical contact. It also spreads through: Clothes Furniture Beds, bed sheets and pillows

The common areas where Scabies affects:

Inbetween fingers Along wrists Armpits Inner elbows Around waist Chest and back Genital areas Knees

Treatments for Scabies

Scabies treatments usually aim to eliminate the infestation using ointments, and lotions. Don't self-treat. Before using any medications first consult medical practitioner

Steps to prevent scabies from spreading

Always trim your nails Do not share linen and objects with others. Maintain healthy hygiene.

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