What Is a Scabies Rash?
3. What Are the Symptoms of Scabies?
As with many ailments of the skin, signs of scabies are easy to notice as they persist. About four weeks after the infestation has occurred, the person afflicted is likely to experience an itching sensation. Usually, this itchiness is at its worst when the sun has set and can continue to worsen into the night.
A scabies rash will also appear in the affected area, which will have a distinct redness to it. The more a person scratches the rash, the more likely it is to develop sores. In severe cases, thick crusts may appear around the sores. This can be more irritating than the standard rash and leads to pain when scratching.
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