While scabies does not kill many people, it is an unpleasant infection that causes significant impact on quality of life.

This is what doctors are saying as cases of scabies are rising. From the year to April, there were 3,689 confirmed hospital ...

Cases of scabies are growing throughout the UK, particularly in the north of England, doctors have warned. Mites are ...

According to the latest NHS data, the number of scabies cases in hospitals has risen from 2,128 to 3,689 in a year ...

People who think they might have this Victorian-era disease are being urged not to put off seeking medical help.

Scabies is caused by tiny mites burrowing into the skin and laying eggs. When these hatch, the larvae may then spread further ...

The Express spoke to Dr Deborah Lee about the signs to look out for when it comes to scabies and where they are most commonly ...

Perry stresses it’s important to treat scabies immediately. This usually involves a cream or lotion that’s applied all over the body, and then repeated a week later. Seek advice before ...

Scabies can be treated with a medicated cream or lotion to kill the mites, such as permethrin cream, and can require more ...

Anyone can get scabies. Because skin-to-skin contact is the most common way to get scabies, the following people are especially susceptible: Having a weakened immune system also increases the risk of ...