Eczema and scabies can look similar, but they are two different skin conditions. Scabies is caused by a mite infestation, while eczema is a skin irritation that may be related to your immune system.

Human scabies is a debilitating skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabei, known by several names such as "itch mite." At any given time, the worldwide burden of disease is about 300,000,000 people.

Animals have different types of scabies mites that don't reproduce on humans. If they get on your skin, they will die in a couple of days. This can cause temporary itching and irritation ...

In summer, while cases normally drop, heat intensifies itching for many people with skin conditions, including scabies. Scabies mites can only survive for two or three days away from human skin, which ...

Your GP or staff at a sexual health clinic can diagnose pubic lice or scabies. Pubic lice and scabies are passed on through skin-to-skin contact. Pubic lice (also called crabs) and scabies are ...

Considering taking supplements to treat scabies? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of scabies. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects ...