Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite (a type of microscopic insect), which buries underneath ...

Doctors are warning Brits not to ignore an irritating rash as GPs report a surge in scabies cases. The skin condition can be easily contracted through close physical contact, bedding and clothes ...

The second sign to watch out for is the rash can appear anywhere, but often it starts between the fingers. Finally, the third sign of scabies is the rash spreading and turning into tiny red spots.