A doctor has explained how to distinguish between a common skin condition that millions have and a more worrying contagious one. He said it could be difficult to differentiate between conditions like ...

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense ...

It’s important to be aware of the condition to ensure people can identify the signs early, helping people receive treatment ... Dr Grant said: “While both psoriasis and scabies can cause rashes, ...

If you have a red patch of itchy skin, it could be eczema or scabies. A rash caused by scabies will most likely start in the webbing of your toes or fingers and then track upwards. For example ...

In general, it can prove extremely challenging to differentiate between common conditions such as scabies and psoriasis ... people can identify the signs early, helping people receive treatment ...