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 dead skin cells, one of the most common ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...