Scabies:
According to the World Health Organization, scabies is one of the commonest dermatological conditions, accounting for a substantial proportion of skin disease in developing countries.
- It is a contagious parasitic skin infestation that occurs in all parts of the world.
- Scabies is caused by a tiny bug, the Sarcoptes scabiei mite that burrows under the skin, causing an itchy rash.
- It is more common in hot, tropical countries like India.
- Scabies spreads easily in crowded conditions and generally through close, direct contact with an infected person, and sometimes through shared clothing and bedding.
- The most common symptom is an intense itchy rash that may become worse at night.
- Treatment of scabies is usually with topical creams and oral medication.
- The World Health Organization classified scabies as a neglected tropical disease due to its significant burden on impoverished and vulnerable populations.
