WHAT DOES SCABIES LOOK LIKE?
looks like this http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Scabies/Pub… Scabies is a very itchy rash caused by the mite, Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies occurs in both sexes, all ages, and all ethnic groups. In fact, it’s estimated that at least 300 million cases of scabies occur worldwide every year. What Causes Scabies? The mite that causes scabies is tiny, often too small to be seen with the naked eye. The female mite burrows under the skin and lays 10 to 25 eggs before she dies. The eggs hatch three days later and the larvae move to the surface of the skin. The larvae mature into adults in 10 to 14 days. How Scabies Is Spread? Scabies is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact. Contact with infested bedding or clothes only rarely causes a new infection. Scabies Appearance The rash of scabies can often look similar to other rashes. The rash causes red papules with small lines attached called burr
Scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei) is a highly contagious parasite also known as the ‘human itch mite’. It is a tiny microscopic eight-legged wingless insect or mite that burrows into your skin. It can hardly be seen with the naked eye, but can be felt as creepy crawlys all over your body. Symptoms of scabies include reddish pimple-like irritations that may puss, but when scratched creates a sore that will not heal easily unless treated with the right medications. It may appear like hives, rashes or zigzag burrows (sores) in the skin often leaving dark black scars when it heals. The female mite can lay between 1-3 eggs daily. When she lays eggs it produces secretions which often causes an allergic skin reaction. The crawling and laying of eggs cause allergy like symptoms and will often be mis-diagnosed by a General practitioner. Because the mite cannot be readily seen by the naked eye, the only way to be certain that there is an infestation is to have a laboratory, of course Dr. referred, to
