Figures show scabies — a nasty skin infection caused by tiny mites — is on the rise, so Dr Catherine Conlon is here to offer the best advice.

Ordinary scabies is treated with permethrin-based creams and shampoos while crusted "Norwegian" scabies is often treated with a combination of permethrin (5%) and oral ivermectin 200 µ/kg.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin ...

Despite its promise, there are still several unresolved issues regarding the use of oral ivermectin for both ordinary and crusted scabies. Improved surveillance for emerging resistance to ...

Nodular scabies, on the other hand, is characterized by firm, raised bumps, often affecting children or individuals with weakened immune systems. The most severe form is crusted (formerly ...

Its first initiative is to eliminate crusted scabies and scabies as a health issue in Australia. Starting with a three year Healthy Skin Program in East Arnhem Land, One Disease intends to demonstrate ...