eMedTV Scabies Articles

Norwegian Scabies

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:37:58 CST

Norwegian Scabies
Norwegian scabies is a more severe form of the skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. This eMedTV Web page explains who usually gets the disease, how it is spread, possible symptoms, and treatment options.

How Do You Get Scabies?

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:41:28 CDT

How Do You Get Scabies?
So how do you get scabies? As this eMedTV Web page explains, you get it through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with someone who is already infected. You can also get scabies by sharing clothes or linens with someone who is infected.

Killing Scabies

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:08:16 CDT

Killing Scabies
Medications used in scabies treatment are usually successful in killing the mites and eggs. This section of the eMedTV library provides detailed information about how lotions are used to achieve this, as well as other treatment methods for scabies.

Scabbies

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 14:25:54 CDT

Scabbies
Scabies is a skin infection caused by an infestation with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. This eMedTV segment lists symptoms of scabies, explains how it is spread, and describes available treatment options. Scabbies is a common misspelling of scabies.

Scabees

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 14:26:48 CDT

Scabees
Scabies is a skin infection that is spread by prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with an infected individual. This eMedTV Web page explains what causes scabies and lists common symptoms of the condition. Scabees is a common misspelling of scabies.

Scabes

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:24:37 CDT

Scabes
Scabies is a contagious skin infection caused by a mite. As this eMedTV Web page explains, it spreads rapidly in crowded conditions, especially where there is prolonged skin-to-skin contact between people. Scabes is a common misspelling of scabies.

Scabies Causes

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:53:24 CDT

Scabies Causes
Scabies is spread through skin-to-skin contact with a person who is already infested. This eMedTV selection deals with the cause of scabies infections -- the Sarcoptes Scabiei mite -- and explains the conditions where infestations are likely to occur.

Scabies Diagnosis and Treatment

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:51:39 CDT

Scabies Diagnosis and Treatment
This page of the eMedTV website outlines the scabies diagnosis and treatment process, from the physical exam (looking for symptoms such as burrows or rashes) to treating any nodules that may remain after treatment.

Scabies Diagnosis

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:34:19 CDT

Scabies Diagnosis
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how a skin scraping or biopsy may be used to make a scabies diagnosis. It also explains how a person can have the test come back negative but still have a scabies infestation.

Scabies in Pets

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:02:07 CDT

Scabies in Pets
Scabies in pets (also known as mange) can be spread to humans. As this page of the eMedTV website explains, however, the mites that cause mange are different from those that infect humans. They may cause itching, but will not reproduce in people.

Scabies Pix

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:34:13 CDT

Scabies Pix
Scabies pictures can help in identifying the rash associated with this skin infection. This portion of the eMedTV library offers links to scabies pictures. Scabies pix is a common misspelling of scabies pictures.

Scabies Rash

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:06:33 CST

Scabies Rash
With scabies, a rash is typically found on the wrists, knees, elbows, penis, or webbing between the fingers. This eMedTV Web page describes common characteristics seen in this rash, as well as how it differs in adults versus infants and the elderly.

Scabies Symptoms

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:17:06 CDT

Scabies Symptoms
It can take up to six weeks for scabies symptoms to appear, depending on if a person has had it before. This eMedTV article discusses signs and symptoms of scabies in detail, focusing on the rash that is characteristic of this condition.

Scabies Transmission

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:24:17 CDT

Scabies Transmission
Direct physical contact with a person infected with the scabies mite is one method of transmitting scabies. This eMedTV page identifies places where transmission may occur, such as nursing homes and schools.

Scabies Treament

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:47:21 CDT

Scabies Treament
Scabies treatment often involves permethrin, lindane, or sulfur lotions. The information on this eMedTV Web page discusses the various ways to treat a scabies infestation. Scabies treament is a common misspelling of scabies treatment.

Scabies Treatment

Sun, 2 Nov 2008 16:17:23 CST

Scabies Treatment
Lotions containing permethrin or sulfur can be used as a scabies treatment. This eMedTV article examines various aspects of treatment for this infestation, including the importance of washing clothes, bedding, and towels used by the affected person.

Scabies

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 20:58:23 CDT

Scabies
Scabies is an infectious disease of the skin caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, a microscopic mite. This section of the eMedTV library describes conditions in which this mite is spread and identifies common symptoms and treatment options for the infection.

Skabies

Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:53:18 CDT

Skabies
The skin condition scabies is caused by an infestation with a microscopic mite. This eMedTV resource explains how scabies is transmitted and describes how the infection can be treated. Skabies is a common misspelling of scabies.

Symptoms of Scabies

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:44:23 CDT

Symptoms of Scabies
Often, the signs and symptoms of scabies begin slowly with a minor rash that tends to be worse at night. This eMedTV article provides detailed information about these and other scabies symptoms, such as pimple-like irritations and small rounded lumps.

Tell Me About Scabies

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:54:35 CDT

Tell Me About Scabies
People interested in the condition might say, "Tell me about scabies." This eMedTV resource provides a detailed overview of this condition, including information about how the mites are transmitted, symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Treating Scabies

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:20:35 CST

Treating Scabies
Killing the Sarcoptes scabiei mites is often the first step in scabies treatment. This portion of the eMedTV library explains how lotions (such as those containing sulfur) are used to kill the mites and their eggs, and whether a reinfestation can occur.

Treatment for Scabies

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:59:35 CST

Treatment for Scabies
As this eMedTV article explains, treatment for scabies focuses on killing the mites, treating anyone who has had close contact with the patient, and preventing the scabies from returning. Often, sulfur lotions are used to achieve these goals.

Treatment of Scabies

Mon, 4 May 2009 16:43:28 CDT

Treatment of Scabies
In general, treatment of scabies means applying lotion from head to toe and leaving it on overnight. As this eMedTV article explains, a second application of the same lotion may be necessary 7 to 10 days later to prevent reinfestation.

What Is Scabies?

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:12:21 CST

What Is Scabies?
Perhaps you're wondering, "What is scabies?" This eMedTV article has the answer, with an in-depth discussion on this skin infestation, including information on its identifying characteristics and treatment options.