Illustration depicting the itch mite,Sarcoptes scabei,a parasite which attacks human skin,causing scabies. Scabies is typified by severe itching (particularly at night),red papules and often secondary infection. The female mite tunnels in the skin to lay her eggs and the newly-hatched mites are passed easily from person to person by contact. The intense iching is caused by an allergic reaction to the mite's saliva or faecal material. Commonly infected areas are the groin,penis,nipples and the skin between the fingers. treatment is with hexachlorophane or benzyl benzoate creams,which kill the mites | |
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