Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Dust mite eczema occurs when these microscopic mites trigger an itchy rash for those living with eczema (atopic dermatitis). The dust mites survive off of ...

Question: We have had scabies in our house for months, despite treatment and following all the guidelines. I heard somewhere that they are becoming resistant to treatment, like lice. Is that true and ...

A new tool to test for scabies is being trialled by doctors in the Northern Territory, with researchers hoping early ...

The Lowell Transitional Living Center, the largest homeless shelter and support organization north of Boston, is treating an ...

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash.

Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive. Some areas ...

GPs are still seeing higher than expected cases of scabies – the highly contagious rash caused by the miniscule scabies mite. We've consulted a range of experts - from pest control specialists to ...

The female mite burrows into the skin, laying eggs that hatch into larvae. This lifecycle leads to intense itching and visible rashes. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that globally ...