
What Is Scabies And How Can It Be Prevented
What is scabies and how can it be prevented Scabies is caused by the contagious scabies mites, scientifically known as the Sarcoptes scabiei. These micro-beings copulate on the skin surface and then burrow deep inside the surface to lay eggs. This results in the formation of red, itchy, swollen bulges which you may have seen as part of a scabies rash photo.