These eggs hatch into adult mites within two to three weeks, which causes an infestation of the mites on your skin. This infestation is highly contagious, making it easy for scabies to spread ...

Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin-to-skin contact, burrowing into the top layer of the skin to feed. This causes intense itching and a red, bumpy rash.

Seek emergency medical care if you have a high fever, difficulty breathing, nausea or dizziness, or the rash is spreading rapidly. A rash is an area of skin that may be inflamed, irritated ...