Abstract

N. Mounika*, P. Khamrunisa Begam, K. Harshitha and K. Thirumala Naik

ABSTRACT

A mite infestation leads to the skin disorder known as scabies, which is highly contagious. Burrowing under the skin, the Sarcoptes scabiei mite produces excruciating itching. This itching is constant, particularly at night. Africa, South America, Australia, and Southeast Asia are the continents where scabies is most common. It include the following types Crusted scabies and atypical scabies. severe itching that may be difficult to fall asleep and is worse at night. sores or uncomfortable lumps that can occasionally get infected from scratches and traces or lumps from burrowing that resemble raised, skin-colored lines are the major clinical-features. It can be diagnosed through skin scrapings, dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy. Scabies can be treated in a number of ways. systemic ivermectin, topical crotamiton, topical permethrin, Topical lindane, 5% precipitated sulfur, malathion, and topical ivermectin are more alternatives.