Essential Facts About Scabies You Need to Know

Initial signs include an uncontrollable itching sensation, often worse at night. Scratching offers no relief and can worsen the condition by spreading mites. Confirm symptoms by comparing with scabies rash images online. Avoid scratching to prevent further infection spread. At night, mites become more active and burrow deeper, intensifying the itching. Red spots and small tracks called burrows are notable signs, often found between fingers, on wrists, elbows, and genital areas. These burrows are skin-colored or grayish-white, with black dots at the ends, created by female mites laying eggs. Bumps appearing periodically indicate mite activity, observable in rash photos for clarity.