Scabies is an infestation caused by a tiny parasite called “Sarcoptes scabiei” or the human itch mite; scabies mites is a microscopic parasite that can live on your skin for months if left untreated; Additionally, the females burrow into the host skin to lay eggs

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Scabies Rash Treatment Causes & symptoms

What is scabies? Scabies (pronounced skay-bees) is an infestation, not an infection. It is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var.…

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