Scabies If it’s not lice, you might wish it were when you learn about scabies, which according to Dr. Khatri can cause itching not just on the scalp but also on the entire body.

Figure 11. Pruritic lesions between the fingers of the mother of a baby with scabies. Image: James H. Brien, DO. To manage the condition, I would recommend the current Red Book, pages 663-665.

Scabies most commonly appears in folds of the skin, such as between the fingers, under the armpit, or in the groin area. The itch is usually worse at night or after you’ve had a hot shower.

Review: Scabies, Bedbug, and Body Lice Infestations. Image Credit: Pavel Krasensky / Shutterstock In a recent review published in JAMA, researchers described the prevalence, causes, and treatment ...

An "alarming" rise in scabies cases has prompted a health crisis in the United Kingdom, with experts calling the situation an "absolute nightmare." Scabies — a "highly contagious," itchy skin ...

Scabies is an unpleasant skin infection that’s common all around the world. Outbreaks happen regularly – with an estimated 450 million cases occurring globally each year. But since the start ...