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It’s easy to mistake scabies symptoms for those of a different skin infection because they are not dissimilar. The severity of the itching when your symptoms appear can drive you to distraction. The good news is that a scabies infestation isn’t considered a threat to your life regardless of how severe the symptoms can be. Complications can occur and your rash can become irritated and raw if you scratch too much. If you have such an area, then it is useful to think about those with whom you may have had intimate or prolonged close and direct contact. You could even ask them if they have similar symptoms. If you are not sure at all, then see your doctor to get a positive test done. Continue reading →

Scabies, which is an infestation of tiny insects called mites, can be in your skin for many weeks before any signs of their presence is known. But that only applies to first-time infestations in an individual. If you interact with people every day, you need to have some consideration for them in regard to your condition. This would include people that are family, close friends, and anyone that you are physical with whatsoever. Continue reading →

When scabies was first discovered was many centuries ago. As much as 3000 years ago, there are references in the Bible that point to scabies. Even Aristotle wrote about this condition, and while the name, scabies, was never used, it is believed that he was describing what could have been scabies. The fact that scabies is a truly ancient disease is fascinating. Contracting an infestation of this mite thousands of years ago must have been an ordeal. The extreme symptoms of itching could not be treated with antihistamines. To get scabies today isn’t nearly as big a deal, since modern medicine treats it quite successfully. Continue reading →