While chiggers do stay attached to the body while they are feeding, they can be brushed (or scratched) off. An interesting ...

Last year, 51 cases of the disease were reported to officials - nearly half of which originated in nursing homes.

That's because these medications stop your body from fighting off infections or underlying health conditions, making it easier for mites to spread. If you develop scabies, it's important to get ...

What it looks like: Also known as herpes zoster, shingles is a blistering rash. It often appears in a stripe or in the top quadrant of the head, but only on one side of the body. Other symptoms to ...

He claimed that after the stint he developed a rash across his body and that he was later diagnosed with scabies. Mr Jones, 52, then took the company to court seeking damages while Travelodge ...

Pubic lice (also called crabs) and scabies are parasites, easily passed on through close body or sexual contact. They are common among sexually active men and women, gay and straight, and children can ...

An itch so intense it disrupts sleep, accompanied by small, red rashes that spread across the body, is the daily reality for those suffering from scabies. This skin condition is caused by tiny ...

He claimed that following the stay, he vomited, felt weak and developed a rash over his body, and was later diagnosed with scabies. He took the company to court in a bid for damages. Travelodge ...

Treatment includes a lotion or cream applied to all areas of the body from the neck down to the feet and toes. To prevent the spread of scabies, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...