Outbreaks of contagious diseases such as scabies often occur in group living facilities, such as residential care homes and ...

The condition, often associated with the Victorian-era, is caused by tiny mites, leads to an intensely itchy rash and can ...

Treatments are available for scabies both over the counter and through GP, but they need to be used as instructed to ensure .

"A pharmacist will recommend a cream or lotion that you apply over your whole body. It's important to read the instructions carefully." This treatment must be repeated a week later. "Scabies is ...

Scabies is not usually a serious condition, according to the NHS, "but it does need to be treated". The NHS adds: "A pharmacist will recommend a cream or lotion that you apply over your whole body. It ...