Dermatology
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Pictures of Common Skin Rashes
Scabies
Scabies
Cause: Scabies is caused by the Sarcoptes
scabiei mite. The mite burrows into the skin and lays eggs that mature in 21
days. Scabies is easily spread through physical contact with someone who is
infected.
Where: Tiny blisters or bumps appear in
the folds of the skin, usually in between fingers, but can appear on any part
of the body.
Learn more about Scabies.
By MedHelp Editors, published March 22, 2011
