Getting rid of lice, scabies and mites Getting rid of lice, scabies and mites Mites and lice are both common skin parasites. They are passed on through personal contact, and through contact with infected bedding and clothing. They can cause severe irritation, and they spread rapidly if not treated, which is why it's so important to take action at the first sign of infection.
Mites are the root cause of scabies.
The mites burrow into the skin and lay eggs, causing intense itching. All of them lay eggs that look like white grains attached to hairs. And of course, all of them cause intense itching. Schoolchildren often become infested without knowing how. Treatment is reasonably easy, but somewhat unpleasant.