The British Association of Dermatologists has reported an unusual increase in scabies cases in England in 2024, with rates well above the historical average and especially high in the north of England. The statement encourages people to seek medical care for suspicious rashes and to notify household members if scabies is identified. Scabies is highly contagious and spread through skin-to-skin contact, with common symptoms being itchiness and a spotty rash. Treatment can be obtained from general practitioners or over the counter. Delays in diagnosis and treatment, as well as incomplete treatment, can contribute to reinfection. The association offers an information leaflet for patients.
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Dermatologists Sound Alarm as Scabies Cases Rise
