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What is Scabies?

TweetScabies is a fairly common skin condition which is nonetheless often misunderstood or confused with other conditions. Quite simply, it is a rash caused when scabies mites, also known as Sarcoptes scabiei burrow under the skin, causing redness and itching.  … Continue reading

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Long-term Effects of Scabies

TweetEven though scabies can usually be treated effectively and fairly quickly, there are cases when longer-term effects remain.  Because it can be confused with other conditions, or sometimes ignored if not too severe, it might go some time before being … Continue reading

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How Can Scabies be Transmitted?

TweetScabies is a very unpleasant skin condition that is unfortunately, highly contagious.  You don’t even have to show symptoms in order to pass it on to others around you.  It is caused by scabies mites burrowing into your skin, leaving … Continue reading

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