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Scabies is a skin infection caused due to infection by parasites through itch mites called Sarcoptes Scabiei that is tiny and 8 legged. This is a highly contagious disease known by other names such as crusted scabies, itch mite, mite, and mange, the seven-year itch, and Norwegian scabies. A touch …

Scabies is caused by a parasite Sarcoptes scabies. It is so tiny that it can be viewed only with the help of a microscope. It causes itchy skin called scabies. The earliest symptom of scabies is itching. However, itching is a common problem with most skin diseases. Therefore, before treating this symptom it is advisable …

If you are infected with scabies for the first time, then symptoms will be visible only after two to six weeks.  The delay in pronouncement of symptoms is due to the immune system which takes its time to react to the infection.  In case you had already been infected with …