UK Sees Rise in Scabies Cases: Doctors Urge Early Action
Scabies is spreading unusually fast across the UK, prompting doctors to warn people not to ignore signs like red dots or intense itching. “Anyone can be affected,” health officials say, and the condition often starts between fingers, wrists, underarms, and groin.
The infection spreads through close skin contact and causes itching—especially at night. Vulnerable groups like the elderly, young children, and people with weak immune systems may get it in places like the head, neck, and palms.
