What to do if you have been around someone with scabies

Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites. It's spread through close skin contact, and anyone can get it.

Scabies rash

It should be treated quickly to stop it spreading.

Check if it's scabies

The symptoms of scabies are:

• intense itching, especially at night
• a raised rash or spots

The spots may look red.

They are more difficult to see on brown or black skin, but you should be able to feel them.

The scabies rash usually spreads across the whole body, apart from the head and neck.

It often affects skin between the fingers, around the wrists, under the arms, and around the waist, groin and bottom.

However, older people and young children may develop a rash on

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