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Scabies skin rash

Scabies rash on a wrist, with close-up of typical sores.

Scabies mites cause a rash and sometimes skin sores in a line or curved track. These often appear after a period of intense itching. Symptoms usually occur on the wrist, between the fingers, on the back of the elbows, in the armpits, around the waistline, near the nipples, on the genitals, or around the anus. In children, signs of scabies may also appear on the neck, face, scalp, palms of the hands, or soles of the feet.

Current as of: November 16, 2023

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