Scabies is most common among people who live in
overcrowded conditions, and whose ability to practice
good hygiene is limited. Scabies is highly contagious
through skin to skin contact. Although the mite
doesn't live very long away from people, it can be
contracted by sleeping in the bed of someone who has
the problem.
Symptoms
Intense itching is the most common symptom of
scabies. This usually occurs at night, these can
occur anywhere on the body except the face.
Treatment
