Q For all practical purposes, I’m a recluse. I have scabies and don’t want anyone to know it. I can’t imagine where I picked it up. I find all this immensely embarrassing. Please provide some details ...

Scabies is an itchy rash caused by the human itch mite. Adults, children and babies can all get scabies. Many people believe scabies is about cleanliness, but that is not true. It is easily passed ...

The UK Health and Security Agency has found that cases of the disease, which has been present in the UK for centuries, have ...

Dear Doctor: My wife and I had to go back to our offices, so our 4-year-old son is back in day care. About six weeks in, he got an itchy rash that drove him nuts. His pediatrician says it’s scabies.

Getty Images. Of all the pesky childhood conditions you'd like to avoid, scabies is probably near the top. This highly contagious and terribly uncomfortable condition often spreads in daycare and ...

Q: My 15-month-old daughter was recently diagnosed with scabies. It just looks like a rash, but now I am thinking I need an exterminator! Please help! A: Scabies is a very common infestation of an ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What can I do to get rid of scabies? I had a terrible itch ...

Dear Doctor: My wife and I had to go back to our offices, so our 4-year-old son is back in day care. About six weeks in, he got an itchy rash that drove him nuts. His pediatrician says it’s scabies.

Most people expect to return from vacation with fond memories of a relaxing or exciting time and perhaps photos to document it. That was not exactly the case for one 25-year-old man who took a trip to ...

If anyone in your home is suffering from scabies, the unpleasant truth is that you have an infestation to deal with. It’s really important, therefore, to understand how long scabies can live in your ...