Scabies is a skin infestation of a mite. It is extremely contagious.

Symptoms include:

• Severe itching, especially at night when the child is warm and the mite is more active
• A rash may be a straight line where the mite is traveling
• Infants often have a rash in the diaper area
• Restlessness, poor sleep

Treatment:

• Call health care provider
• Apply cream recommended by your health care provider from neck to toes at night and wash off in the morning
• Give an over the counter medication recommended by your health care provider for itching
• Treat all family members