Scabies, a highly contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and lay eggs, is on the rise in the UK - here's everything you need to know about the infection

Scabies is a highly infectious parasitic infestation that is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and lay eggs - and GPs say they are seeing a rise in cases

GPs are seeing a huge rise in scabies cases, with certain parts of the population especially vulnerable to the itchy skin infection - here's all the symptoms you need to know

Scabies is a highly infectious parasitic infestation and GPs say they are seeing a significant rise

The itchy rash spreads via physical contact and is highly infectious, the Royal College of GP says.

Scabies, also known as sarcoptic mange, is a skin disease caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei. This parasite feeds on keratin, a protein found in the skin’s outer layer. The condition is highly contagious, and although more common in environments with poor hygiene or overcrowding, it can affect anyone. General practitioners are emphasizing the […]

NHS statistics show that scabies has been increasingly diagnosed in recent times