Itching starts 2-4 weeks after infection and is often severe enough to disturb sleep. These inflammatory bumps usually involve finger webs, elbows, wrists, waist, under the arms, under the breasts, and in the pelvic area. Scabies is spread by close contact with other infected people. It can also spread by sharing an infected person's personal items such as clothing or bed linen. This type of infestation is not necessarily limited to crowded and unsanitary conditions.
Mites can survive off the body for up to five days.
Treatments with Permethrin Cream or similar medication will be prescribed. Massage the medication into the skin from the neck down. Pay particular attention to saturate the skin folds areas between the fingers, toes, and genital areas. Reapply to hands if accidentaLly washed off. Leave medication on 8 hours - unless directed otherwise by your practitioner.