Scabies is a skin problem caused by tiny bugs called mites. These mites are so small you can’t see them without a microscope.
They dig into your skin, which makes you very itchy.
How Do You Know You Have Scabies?
– Itchy Skin: You feel very itchy, especially at night.
– Bumps or Blisters: You might see small red bumps on your skin.
– Sores: If you scratch a lot, you might get sores.
Scabies usually shows up in places like your fingers, wrists, elbows, and belly.
How Do You Get Scabies?
– Touching Someone Who Has It: If you hug or hold hands with someone who has scabies.
– Sharing Clothes or Beds: Using the same clothes, towels, or bedsheets as someone with scabies.
How Do You Treat Scabies?
If you have scabies, a doctor can give you special cream or medicine to kill the mites. Everyone in your house needs to use the cream, too, so the mites don’t come back. You should also wash your clothes, towels, and bedsheets in hot water to get rid of the mites.
How Do You Keep From Getting Scabies?
– Don’t Share Clothes or Towels: Use your own things.
– Clean Your Room: Make sure your room and things are clean.
– Tell Someone: If you think you have scabies, tell a grown-up so they can help you get to the doctor.
Remember, scabies can make you very itchy, but a doctor can help you get better!
