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Managing Scabies During Pregnancy
Read more Scabies is caused by the tiny mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows beneath the skin, leading to inflammation and intense itching. While most individuals may have around 12 mites, those affected by crusted scabies (also known as Norwegian scabies) can have thousands. Although scabies is more commonly seen in children, it can affect individuals…