Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin ...

For those of you who are concerned about the red spots, which can pop up practically anywhere on your body, then not to fear, ...

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

At first, her GP failed to diagnose Courtney with scabies, instead telling her the cause of the rash was likely her washing powder or even an allergic reaction to her dog. 'It was really starting ...

Darren Jones, 52, claimed to have developed scabies after a three-day stay at a Travelodge hotel but his case was dismissed ...

That can mean certain chemicals like household cleaners, allergens like poison ivy, or organisms like ringworm or scabies. Rashes that are considered inside-out happen as a result of genetics ...

A scabies infestation can lead to a skin rash and intense itching. The affected area of skin may develop pimple-like blisters or thick, crusty scales. People cannot treat scabies with at-home ...

Last year, 51 cases of the disease were reported to officials - nearly half of which originated in nursing homes.

Scabies treatments for 140 inmates in a housing unit of the Utah State Correctional Facility temporarily closed some areas to ...

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

A Welsh man who claimed he caught scabies after staying at a Travelodge hotel has had his claim thrown out. Darren Jones said ...