Doctor shares symptoms to look out for amid scabies outbreak
According to NHS figures, 3,689 cases of scabies were diagnosed in hospitals in England this year to April. This is up from 2,128 from the previous year. The Express spoke …
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Scabies symptoms – how to tell if your rash is eczema or scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin condition that, if not treated promptly, can spread like wildfire. This Victorian-era disease is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, causing itching and …
GPs urge people not to ignore ‘socially stigmatised’ itchy rash
Residents across England are being warned not to ignore an itchy rash, as GPs report a surge in cases of scabies—a highly contagious skin infestation. The condition, caused by a …
Victorian disease leaving hundreds in UK hospitals as cases rocket
Hundreds of people have been treated in hospital as a result of a rare skin condition prevalent in Victorian times. New NHS figures show an increase in diagnoses of scabies, …