Look for tiny linear areas of redness and crusting between the fingers, representing the female mite's burrow. This image displays a track on the skin, known as a burrow, typical of scabies. A child with scabies may have extensive involvement of all body areas. Scabies lesions are small red bumps that are often scratched due to their intense itch. This image displays sores, bumps, and scabs in the finger and wrist area typical of scabies. In infants with scabies, lesions of the soles and ankles are common. A child with scabies will often have a rash with small red bumps and scabs from scratching on the trunk and limbs. This image displays the mite of scabies magnified under a microscope.
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Look for tiny linear areas of redness and crusting between the fingers, representing the female mite's burrow.
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Who's At Risk
Scabies is seen in people of all races, of all ages, and of both sexes.

Scabies is not caused by lack of personal hygiene, though it is more frequently seen in people who live in crowded conditions. 

Other individuals at risk include:
  • Children
  • Mothers of young children
  • Sexually active young adults
  • People living in nursing homes
  • Nursing home staff
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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