A lack of understanding about what scabies is and how it’s treated could be behind the United Kingdom’s sudden spike in cases ...

These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there ...

A HIGHLY contagious Victorian disease that has seen UK cases soar is silently spreading because of a lack of understanding over what it is, experts have warned. Leading dermatologists said people ...

A HIGHLY contagious Victorian disease now rife in the UK can silently rip through families while being mistaken as winter ...

Scabies cases have been higher than usual across England this winter. Here’s what the condition is, how it spreads, and what ...

Scabies is often brushed off as eczema, dermatitis, or an allergic reaction, but it's important to make sure you know for ...

Cases of a particularly brutal Victorian disease are continuing to rise across the UK, leaving doctors at a loss and patients ...

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash. While ...

The ‘Victorian-era’ condition is on the rise in the UK, and experts aren’t sure why ...

Dr Jo Middleton said there has been a ‘substantial increase’ in scabies outbreaks in schools, creating the risk of long-term ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images If anyone in your home is suffering from scabies, the unpleasant truth is that you have an infestation to ...

Scabies cases are climbing – here's what’s behind the surge and signs to be aware of ...