"While not a serious condition, scabies can be very itchy and irritating," she said ... Everyone infected needs to be treated at the same time with a cream or lotion from the pharmacy, doctors say.

This is what doctors are saying as cases of scabies are rising. From the year to April, there were 3,689 confirmed hospital ...

There has recently been a rise in the number of people developing scabies, heres everything you need to know about it ...

Scabies is a contagious skin condition that, if not treated promptly, can spread like wildfire. This Victorian-era disease is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing itching and a ...

"The treatment for scabies is a topical cream or lotion - the most commonly used are permethrin cream and malathion lotion - ...

Perry stresses it’s important to treat scabies immediately. This usually involves a cream or lotion that’s applied all over the body, and then repeated a week later. Seek advice before ...

Regarding treatment, Perry emphasised the need for prompt action against scabies, typically requiring a topical cream or ...

New data from the Royal College of General Practitioners has revealed scabies cases in London are increasing at a sharper ...

Anyone can get scabies. Because skin-to-skin contact is the most common way to get scabies, the following people are especially susceptible: Having a weakened immune system also increases the risk of ...

England is reporting a spike Scabies cases with health authorities warning the public not to ignore the highly infectious ...

The rash will be very itchy. Although scabies is usually not a serious condition, treatment is nevertheless necessary. A chemist will suggest a body lotion or cream that you should use all over ...