10 Scabies Symptoms
6. Pain
Scratching an itch can be quite pleasurable. For most healthy people, this sensation is brief and quickly dealt with by a swift scrape that soothes whatever surface irritation is going on. Scabies is however a condition caused by bugs that have penetrated the skin. The intensity of the irritation is far greater and often extensive.
People tend to scratch away for much longer and deeper into the skin. While it can initially be relieving, it easily becomes painful as skin is broken and bleeding occurs. Open sores and bacterial infections can add further stress to the body. With possible inflammations, pain can be experienced from other parts of the body.
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