My dog is kenneled regularly at a local facility. I learned that another regular day boarder was diagnosed with scabies. The kennel plans to clean and disinfect the entire facility. What will they use ...

Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin-to-skin contact, burrowing into the top layer of the skin to feed. This causes intense itching and a red, bumpy rash.

If you, or someone in your household, has scabies, your doctor will recommend that everyone under your roof be treated at the same time. This will help to kill the existing bugs and keep them from ...

There are no approved over-the-counter (OTC) products in the United States that kill scabies mites or eggs. Using a prescription-strength cream is the only way to cure scabies. Scabicides can also ...

Scabies is a mite infestation that results from direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies. Treatment usually involves topical prescription medications. Scabies is a skin infestation ...

Burrowing skin mites drive victims mad with itching, but distribution of a few pills can drive the infestation from entire communities. By Donald G. McNeil Jr. Scabies can be controlled with a pill or ...