Scabies Management 5
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Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin characterised by tiny burrows papules or vesicles and intense itching. It is caused by a parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis an obligate human parasite which is approximately 0.3-0.4 mm in length and burrows under the epidermis of the skin. Burrows may be visible as a line about 5 mm in length and can occur anywhere on the body. They are most frequently identified on the hands and wrist particularly within the finger webs
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This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes.The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document.