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    Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by the sarcoptes scabiei mite. The mites burrow under the skin and cause a characteristic itchy rash, most commonly between the fingers, wrists, breasts, genitals, buttocks, and ankles. Treatment involves applying prescribed lotions or creams to kill the mites and provide relief from itching.

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    Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by the sarcoptes scabiei mite. The mites burrow under the skin and cause a characteristic itchy rash, most commonly between the fingers, wrists, breasts, genitals, buttocks, and ankles. Treatment involves applying prescribed lotions or creams to kill the mites and provide relief from itching.

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    Scabies

    Dr. Ayesha Akram Gill


    What is scabies?
    contagious disease caused by a mite

    sarcoptes scabiei

    The scabies mite












    Classical sites of
    scabies rash...


    between fingers
    wrists
    auxiliary areas
    female breasts (particularly the
    skin of the nipples)
    the umbilical area
    penis and scrotum
    buttocks
    inside of legs
    ankles

    TREATMENT
    application of lotion or cream
    Thankyou

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