UK Faces Surge in Scabies Cases — Doctors Urge Prompt Treatment
The UK is seeing an alarming rise in scabies cases, prompting health officials to urge early medical treatment.
Scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites, spreads through close physical contact. Common symptoms include
intense itching—especially at night—and a raised, red rash typically found between fingers, on wrists, underarms, waist, groin, and buttocks.
Children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems may develop symptoms on the head, neck, palms, and soles.
A more severe, highly contagious form known as crusted scabies can cause flaky rashes on elbows, knees, hands, and feet.
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