Previously known as ‘Seven-Year Itch’, scabies is a contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Characterized by itching and pimple-like rash, scabies is probably the result of inflammatory reactions to the mites. This article highlights the details given by the British Association of Sexual Health and HIV on the management of scabies infestation. The attached guideline has provided through evidence-based information on the following: Etiology The infection is spread through the skin-skin contact. The mites burrow into the skin and lay eggs.
The maggots come out of the burrow by crawling and make new burrows. Signs and Symptoms Mite excrements are absorbed into the skin. These lead to the hypersensitive reaction such as itching. Characteristic salivary lines on the areas of burrow Typically occurs in interdigital folds, elbows, wrists, and around breast nipple in women…
