Archive for May 21st, 2009
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CHILD’S HEALTH/SKIN DISORDERS: SCABIES CAUSE
This is an itchy and highly contagious skin rash that is caused by a tiny insect, or mite, called Sarcoptes scabei. It is relatively common. Cause Female scabies mites burrow under the surface layer of the skin, forming small tunnels in which they lay their eggs. The mites can only live for 2-3 days outside [...]