Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
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Scabies

Scabies which is also known as the seven-year itch is a contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Its symptoms are severe itchiness and a pimple-like rash. However the symptoms can present across most of the body or on certain areas such as the wrists, between fingers, or along the waistline.

Scabies spreads very easily from person to person and it is resulted by infection with the female mite Sarcoptes scabie.