can the mites that cause scabies be seen by the human eye
The good news is that with better detection methods and treatments, scabies does not need to cause more than temporary distress. The microscopic mite that causes scabies can barely be seen by the human eye. Being a tiny, eight-legged creature with a round body, the mite burrows in the skin. Within several weeks, the patient develops an allergic reaction causing severe itching; often intense enough to keep sufferers awake all night.