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What is scabies? Scabies rash, or the seven year itch, is an irritating and persistent itchy scratch due to a parasitic infection. This infectious skin infection is caused by a specific type of mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this condition is categorized as water related disease. Like tinea and pyoderma, it is one of the three most common skin diseases prevalent in children.

Scabies first appears as small red lumps, which turns into rashes over time. Scabies then develops into full-blown itches that cause skin dryness and scaling. An intense itching sensation is often a result of an allergic response to the parasite. If not addressed immediately, it can possibly lead to bacterial infection. Scabies treatment must be immediate as scabies is highly contagious. Antihistamines and topical treatments help manage itchiness.

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