Symptoms
Intense itching (worse at night), small red bumps or burrow lines, especially between fingers and on wrists.
Cause
Tiny mites burrowing into the skin, spread through close skin contact or shared bedding/clothing.
Prevention
Avoid close contact with infected individuals, wash bedding/clothing in hot water if exposed.
Treatment
Prescribed scabies cream/lotion applied to the whole body, treating all household members and washing bedding in hot water. Commonly used medicines: permethrin cream applied to the whole body; oral ivermectin for widespread cases.
See a doctor if
Itching is severe, spreads to household members, or skin becomes infected from scratching.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Scabies?
Intense itching (worse at night), small red bumps or burrow lines, especially between fingers and on wrists.
What causes Scabies?
Tiny mites burrowing into the skin, spread through close skin contact or shared bedding/clothing.
How can Scabies be prevented?
Avoid close contact with infected individuals, wash bedding/clothing in hot water if exposed.
What is the treatment for Scabies?
Prescribed scabies cream/lotion applied to the whole body, treating all household members and washing bedding in hot water. Commonly used medicines: permethrin cream applied to the whole body; oral ivermectin for widespread cases.
When should I see a doctor for Scabies?
Itching is severe, spreads to household members, or skin becomes infected from scratching.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10