Scabies Causes, Treatments & More
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5. What Part of the Body Does Scabies Affect?
Scabies may affect several areas of the body. In adults and older children, the blisters, bumps and burrows from scabies may be present in the skin folds of the wrists, elbows or knees and on the webbing between the fingers.
Other areas of infestation may include the breast, penis and shoulder blades. In infants and young children, it's not unusual to also observe scabies on the face, head, neck, palms and soles of the feet.
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