New data from the Royal College of General Practitioners has revealed scabies cases in London are increasing at a sharper ...

Even though most bug bites are just a nuisance, some can be dangerous and escalate into a serious illness if you don't treat ...

GPs in England are now warning the public not to ignore an itchy rash which could be a symptom and to seek out treatment ... off any left-over eggs. ‘If you’re questioning scabies then you ...

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

According to figures from the Royal College of General Practitioners, scabies cases in England are now 72 per cent higher for ...

Treatments are available for scabies both over the counter and through GP ... delays in beginning treatment, and not using treatments to full effect, which can lead to reinfection." ...

Michael Head has previously received funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Research England and the UK Department for International Development, and currently receives funding from the ...

Professor Hawthorne advised that, despite any stigma associated with scabies, people should not ignore their symptoms, as delaying treatment can worsen the condition and increase the risk of ...

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 ...