Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of scabies include: Itching, often severe and usually worse at night Thin, irregular marks on your skin made up of tiny blisters or bumps The pencil-like marks or tracks on your ski...

Causes
... The mite that causes scabies in humans is microscopic and almost impossible to see without a magnifying glass. The female mite burrows just beneath your skin and produces a tunnel in which it deposits...

When to seek medical advice
... Bathing and over-the-counter preparations won''t eliminate scabies. Talk to your doctor if you have signs and symptoms or if you believe you''ve had contact with someone who has scabies. Many skin con...

Screening and diagnosis
... To diagnose scabies, your doctor will examine your skin, looking for signs of scabies, including their characteristic burrows. When your doctor locates a mite burrow, he or she may take a scraping fro...