Scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin.
The main symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a rash in areas of the body where mites have burrowed.
Scabies is a skin condition caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei.
Your GP will usually be able to diagnose scabies from the appearance of your skin and by looking for burrow marks made by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite.
See your GP immediately if you have scabies and haven't had a previous infection. Delaying treatment places other people at risk.
A secondary infection and crusted scabies are two possible complications of scabies.