Posted on September 3, 2007

Scabies - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods

Scabies is an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. The name Sarcoptes scabiei is derived from the Greek words sarx (the flesh) and koptein (to smite or cut) and the Latin word scabere.

Posted on July 14, 2007

Home remedy for Scabies

Scabies is a common parasitic infection of global proportion. It is a skin Infection. Scabies caused by microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabei. Scabies characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection.