Overview
Scabies spreads easily among family members and in crowded places. It is easily treated, but everyone in the household needs treatment at the same time.
Symptoms
- Intense itching, worse at night
- A rash of small red bumps
- Thin lines (burrows) between the fingers, on the wrists and around the waist
- Sores from scratching
Causes and risk factors
It spreads through prolonged skin contact and sometimes through shared bedding and clothes.
Diagnosis
A doctor diagnoses it by examining the skin.
Treatment
Treatment includes a cream such as permethrin applied to the whole body, repeated after a week, or tablets. Wash bedding and clothes in hot water.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you have an itchy rash that is worse at night, especially if family members also have it.
This information is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
