Scabies

Scabies is a common dermatitis caused by infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei. The entire family may be affected. Skin lesions are scattered groups of pruritic vesicles and pustules in "runs" or "burrows" on the sides of the fingers, palms, wrists, elbows, axillae, as well as around the waist and groin. Itching occurs almost exclusively at night. Microscopic examination of a scraping will reveal scabies mites, ova, and feces.