Many pediatricians in Georgia and pediatricians in Alpharetta area have made a diagnosis of scabies before. It is common globally and tends to be more prevalent in crowded conditions. For children, and in the temperate countries like the United States, it is more common in the colder winter months. This may be related to the higher probability of survival of these mites on beddings in cooler climes. Scabies is found all over the world, affecting up to 100 million people globally.