What is Scabies - Scabies is a very itchy condition of the skin caused by a tiny mite known as: Sarcoptes scabiei.
What causes Scabies - Scabies is caused by a tiny mite known as S. scabiei var. hominis. The mite is slightly smaller than a pinhead and can live about 24 hours at room temperature
away from the human body, they are too small to be seen without magnification. The mite burrows into the outer layer of skin and lays eggs, which hatch in 3-6 days.
After hatching, the newly formed mites leave the burrow and move to other skin surfaces and repeat the cycle. People used to say that folks that were dirty were the ones
that got scabies, this is not true, anyone can get them.
Symptoms Of Scabies
Scabies produces intense itching, particularly at night. The areas of the skin most affected by scabies include the webbing between the fingers and sides of the
fingers, around the wrists, elbows and armpits, waist, thighs, genitals, and lower buttocks.
The mite burrows into the skin, especially around the hands, feet, and male genitalia. It does not usually affect the neck and head, although it may in very small children
and infants. The intense itching is due to an allergic reaction to the tiny mites, and is associated with a rash of red, raised spots.
Treatment For Scabies - Skin lotions containing permethrin, lindane or crotamiton are available through a physician's prescription for the treatment of scabies. The lotions are
applied to the whole body except the head and neck. Sometimes, itching may persist but should not be regarded as treatment failure or reinfestation. Persons who
have had skin contact with an infested person (including family members, roommates, direct care providers and sexual contacts) should also be treated. To avoid
reinfestation, Wash all clothes, underwear and bedding in hot water and dry in the clothes dryer to eliminate any further spread of the mite. Vacuum carpets and
upholstery and any brushes, combs, barrettes and other items the infected person(s) had contact with should be washed in hot water and soap also.
Scabies Prevention - When you hear of someone in your home having scabies or a break-out in school or other place is reported, regularly
change and wash all clothing, bedding, and other laundry items in very hot water with strong soap Don't allow children to share clothes or other personal items such
as brushes, combs or towels with each other. If or when you child gets scabies, make sure you notify the school nurse right away and follow her instructions.
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