scabies

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Sasha McCabe, 25, from London, said she felt her time with scabies was "never going to end" after trying a variety of treatments during a 16-month period.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

She said the "majority of people" could get rid of scabies with topical over-the-counter treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

The British Association of Dermatologists said scabies was still incorrectly perceived as a "medieval disease" and that breaking down the stigma was important.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

They reported that he lost a significant portion of his weight and was suffering from scabies, but that the Israel Prison Service had provided treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

We can never see the legs of the scabies mite, but we can tell from the fact that it moves that it must have legs or something similar.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton