This image displays a track on the skin, known as a burrow, typical of scabies. As displayed in this image, bleeding can accompany scabies due to scratching the affected area. This image displays skin lesions typical of scabies. This image of the pubic area shows the itchy red bumps of scabies that may be all over the body (widespread). This image displays a fine, scaly line due to a subtle scabies mite burrow.  This image displays a very fine line with scale in the webbed area of the hand due to burrowing of the scabies mite. This image displays red, crusted, scaling patches on a patient's hand, typical of scabies. The red bumps typical of scabies are harder to see on the back of the fingers and hands in people with darker skin, as displayed in this image. This image displays a typical example of scabies lesions. This image displays lesions that have been severely scratched due to a prolonged scabies infection. While scabies is usually seen as irregular red, scaling, scratched patches anywhere on the body, there are usually some spots noted on the hands or feet. This image displays the mite of scabies magnified under a microscope.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1321-1324. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.1374, 1394, 2283-2284. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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