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Scabies
Scabies produces small, itchy bumps that are caused by tiny mites. The mites burrow into the skin, where the females lay eggs. Within about 5 days, the eggs hatch. Itching begins several weeks after the mites have started living in the skin. Like head lice, scabies is no longer thought to be a sign of poor hygiene.
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| What to do About Scabies |
| Very itchy gray lines or red patches appearing on the body |
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| Criss-crossing, itchy lines or tunnels in the skin |
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| You know someone who has scabies, and you’ve developed a rash and itching |
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| Side effects from insecticide lotion |
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| Constant itching and rash of an unknown cause |
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