Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the top layer of the skin. The main sign is intense itching that gets worse at night, along with a fine rash and burrow tracks in the skin, often between the fingers, on the wrists, the torso or the genital area. Scabies spreads through close contact, so the whole household or everyone living together is treated.
Scabies spreads through close skin contact - not a brief handshake, but longer direct touching. You can also catch it through bedding, towels and clothing. It's important to understand how it spreads so that treatment is effective for the whole family.
The mite spreads through direct, prolonged skin contact - most often between family members or close partners.
You can catch it through shared bedding, towels and clothing, though this route of transmission is less common.
Often everyone living together catches it, so the whole household is treated at the same time.
When the immune system is weakened, the condition can take a more severe form and last longer without proper treatment.
We tailor the treatment plan to you and everyone living with you. It's important to treat everyone in the household at the same time and deal with the bedding properly so the mite doesn't return.
For scabies to clear completely and not return, it's vital to treat everyone living together at the same time and to wash bedding and clothing properly.
The dermatologist recognises the signs typical of scabies - burrow tracks, a rash between the fingers and other clues.
Prescription treatment is applied to the whole skin surface according to precise instructions.
We recommend treating everyone living with you, even if they don't feel any itching yet - prevention really matters.
We explain how to wash and decontaminate bedding, towels and clothing at a high temperature.
Itching can persist for a while even after the mite is gone - this is normal. We provide a further consultation if needed.
Our team is made up of doctors who recognise scabies and other contagious skin conditions every day.
You receive an assessment and a treatment regimen for the whole family within 24 hours, with no long wait in a queue.
If needed, the dermatologist issues a prescription treatment directly and remotely.
Scabies is often embarrassing - your photos and personal data are handled securely and confidentially.
If we are unable to provide the consultation remotely, we refund you 100%.
You fill in a form, attach photos and receive a treatment plan for the whole household - without leaving home.
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It's caused by a mite that burrows into the skin and spreads through close contact and via bedding or clothing.
The mite's activity and your body's warmth at night intensify the itching.
Yes. Everyone living together needs to be treated at the same time, even if they don't have symptoms yet.
Itching can linger for several more weeks even after the mite has been cleared. This is normal.
Yes. The dermatologist assesses the signs from photos and prescribes treatment along with instructions.
An iDerma initial dermatologist consultation is an affordable fixed price, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
