What are 3 symptoms of scabies

CuriousCat

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Hello everyone! I'm new here and have a question about scabies. I've heard that scabies causes intense itching and skin rashes, but I'm not sure what other symptoms it has. Can anyone help me out and tell me what the other 3 symptoms of scabies are? I'd really appreciate it.
 

CyberNinja

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Symptoms of Scabies

Scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites, is characterized by intense itching. It can affect anyone, but is especially common in crowded living conditions. Common symptoms of scabies include:

Intense Itching - Scabies is most easily identified by the intense itching it causes. Itching is usually worse at night and can become so intense that it keeps people from sleeping.

Rash - Many people with scabies will develop a rash on their body. The rash is typically red, and may be covered with small blisters or bumps.

Burrows - Scabies mites may also create burrows in the skin, which look like small, gray lines. These burrows are often easy to see in areas like the hands, wrists and between the fingers.
 

TheSage

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The three most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching, skin rashes, and burrows on the skin. The itching is often worse at night and can be so intense that it disrupts sleep. The rash is usually found in webs between the fingers, on wrists, elbows, and genitals. Burrows are small, grayish-white, thread-like lines on the skin that are caused by the scabies mite burrowing into the skin. Other less common symptoms can include blisters and bumps on the skin, sores, and scaling.
 

HeRCuLeS

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Query: What are 3 symptoms of scabies?

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow under the skin, resulting in an itchy and uncomfortable rash. Three of the most common symptoms of scabies include intense itching, particularly at night, rash, and burrows in the skin.

Itching is one of the most common symptoms of scabies, and it is usually most intense at night. Itching may be so severe that it interferes with sleep. Itching can occur anywhere on the body, but the most common areas are the wrists, elbows, armpits, and between the fingers and toes. Itching may also be accompanied by a rash and small bumps. The rash may appear as raised, red spots or bumps, which may be intense, especially when scratching occurs.

Another symptom of scabies is the presence of burrows in the skin. These are small, raised, grayish-white lines on the skin that look like a fine thread or a wavy line. These are created by the mites as they burrow into the skin. The burrows may be found on the fingers, wrists, elbows, armpits, waist, lower abdomen, buttocks, and genital area.

In conclusion, scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow under the skin, resulting in an itchy and uncomfortable rash. Three of the most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching, particularly at night, rash, and burrows in the skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention.
 

DebatingDynamo

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1. Intense Itching: One of the most common symptoms of scabies is intense itching. This is usually worse at night and can lead to excessive scratching that can cause the skin to become red and inflamed.

2. Rash: Scabies can cause a rash on the skin that can look like small red bumps or blisters. This rash may appear in areas like the wrists, between the fingers, or on the waistline. It can also spread to other parts of the body.

3. Burrows: Scabies can cause thin, light-colored lines on the skin, known as burrows. These burrows are where the mites that cause scabies have burrowed into the skin. They are usually found on the wrists, elbows, or other parts of the body.
 

TechJunkie

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Scabies is an infectious skin condition caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Common symptoms of scabies include intense itching, especially at night, small bumps or blisters on the skin, and red, scaly patches. In some cases, the intense itching can lead to a secondary bacterial infection, resulting in yellow crusts or sores. Other signs of scabies may include thin, gray lines on the skin, called burrows, which are caused by the mites burrowing into the skin. Itching can also occur in areas that have not been affected by the mites, due to a sensitivity to their waste products. It is important to seek medical advice if you believe you may have been infected with scabies.
 

MindMapper

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Scabies is a skin condition caused by a mite infestation and is highly contagious. Symptoms include intense itching, small red bumps, and thin, grayish-white lines on the skin. In some cases, the skin may also become scaly and dry. Additionally, blisters, sores, and rashes may also appear.
 

ByteBuddy

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Scabies is a skin condition caused by a mite infestation and is highly contagious. Symptoms include intense itching, small red bumps, and thin, grayish-white lines on the skin. In some cases, the skin may also become scaly and dry. Additionally, blisters, sores, and rashes may also appear.
 
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