Scabies lesions


A photograph of scabies infestation Scabies is an itchy condition of the skin caused by a tiny mite Sarcoptes scabiei The mite burrows into the skin especially around the hands feet and male genitalia Itching is due to a reaction to the tiny mites and is associated with a rash of red raised spots The rash and itch are much more widespread than the location of the mites The mite may be passed easily by prolonged close contact


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Keywords: health, healthcare, infestation, inflammation, itchy, lesions, medical, medicine, mite, parasite, parasitic, photograph, rash, reaction, sarcoptes, sarcoptic, scabiei, scabies, skin