Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash.

In 2024 there were 51 scabies outbreaks notified in Ireland, representing a 96 per cent increase from 2023, the body said.

The scabies rash occurs when the mite burrows into the skin and the mite usually cannot be seen with the naked eye. It’s fair to say that scabies can occur at any age and affect individuals of ...

Figures show scabies — a nasty skin infection caused by tiny mites — is on the rise, so Dr Catherine Conlon is here to offer ...

An itch so intense it disrupts sleep, accompanied by small, red rashes that spread across the body, is the daily reality for those suffering from scabies. This skin condition is caused by tiny ...

In the following days, the telltale scabies rash emerged on his body, accompanied by a frantic itch. "I had itches in between the fingers on my hands," he said. "And you can't really itch them ...

The department said the scabies issue is occurring at the same time as a different skin rash outbreak is affecting inmates in multiple units at the prison, which officials say is not contagious ...

possibly caused by laundry soap, in multiple units at the prison that is not contagious. The rash makes it difficult to identify scabies cases without testing.

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