{"id":11727,"date":"2020-04-13T21:44:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T01:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&#038;p=11727"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:40:41","slug":"scabies-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/scabies-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Scabies"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Scabies treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","meta_description":"Suffering from scabies? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now.","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat scabies on Maple?","accordion_intro":"<p>Yes, a Maple doctor can diagnose and prescribe treatment for scabies. The rash scabies leaves on the skin is the most common sign, so a physician may ask to examine the affected area, and collect other pertinent details about your health to make a diagnosis.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"<div class=\"mpl-accordion-excerpt\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<p>Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<p>You can visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/for-you-family\/how-it-works\/\">How it Works<\/a> page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is scabies?","accordion_intro":"<p>Scabies is a skin condition caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, which are microscopic mites that burrow under the skin, lay eggs, and continue to breed on the body. Having scabies can be an extremely uncomfortable experience because the mites cause an itchy rash. Although scabies is highly contagious, it isn\u2019t dangerous.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of scabies?","accordion_intro":"<p>If a person is infested for the first time, it can take 4-6 weeks for symptoms to appear. Scabies is still contagious during that phase. Someone who has had scabies before will show symptoms within a few days.<\/p>\n<p>Scabies symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>rash, usually red and pimple-like and extremely itchy, but sometimes scaly<\/li>\n<li>itching that gets worse at night<\/li>\n<li>greyish-white lines on the skin that are slightly raised, from where the mites are burrowing under the skin<\/li>\n<li>sores that form from excessive scratching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","accordion_content":"<p>Adults usually experience these symptoms on certain body parts, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Between their fingers<\/li>\n<li>Inner elbow<\/li>\n<li>Behind the knee<\/li>\n<li>Under breasts, or around the nipples<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder blades<\/li>\n<li>Around the waist<\/li>\n<li>In the pubic region, especially on the penis and scrotum<\/li>\n<li>On the upper thigh and the lower buttocks<\/li>\n<li>Inside wrists<\/li>\n<li>Around fingernails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kids can get scabies too. They\u2019re usually affected on the palms of hands and soles of feet, the neck, face and scalp.<\/p>\n<p>Severe scabies, sometimes called Norwegian or crusted scabies, causes a crust to form on the skin. It can be hard to get rid of because of the sheer number of mites present on the body. Most people with scabies have about 10-15 mites on their body at any given time. In cases of severe scabies, the number of mites on the body can be in the hundreds of thousands. Crusted scabies isn\u2019t usually as itchy, and in addition to the symptoms above, can include flaky skin on the face, and hair loss. It most commonly affects people with compromised immune systems, like people with HIV or leukemia.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What causes scabies?","accordion_intro":"<p>Scabies is caused by prolonged skin-to-skin contact with someone else that has scabies. Scabies isn\u2019t usually passed on with brief contact like handshakes. Mites move from one person to the next during longer skin contact like holding a child, or being intimate with a partner. It is common for entire households to get scabies at once because of how contagious scabies is among people living in close quarters.<\/p>\n<p>If someone has crusted scabies, it\u2019s possible for another person to become infested by sleeping in their unwashed sheets, or borrowing their clothes. This is less common.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"How is scabies diagnosed?","accordion_intro":"<p>In the early stages, a scabies rash looks a lot like other skin conditions such as acne, or bites from other pests like mosquitoes. Later, the rash can cause scaling on the skin that looks similar to psoriasis. Because the scabies rash imitates so many other things, it\u2019s easily misdiagnosed.<\/p>\n<p>A doctor can diagnose scabies by looking at your skin. They\u2019ll look for the burrows, or track marks, that distinguish scabies from other concerns. Sometimes a sample from the burrow may be sent for examination to confirm the presence of eggs, or mite feces.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is the difference between scabies and eczema?","accordion_intro":"<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/eczema-treatment\/\">eczema<\/a> and scabies may be similar in appearance, scabies is caused by a mite that burrows under the skin, lays eggs and reproduces, while eczema isn\u2019t linked to any parasite. The cause of eczema is unknown, but is thought to be linked to immune function. While they both can cause itchy, flaky skin, they\u2019re not related conditions.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"}]}],"show_age_gate":false,"condition_image":false,"hero_subcopy":"Skip the waiting room! Instantly connect with Canadian doctors for medical care from your phone, tablet or computer - any time, 24\/7.","why_h2":"Talk to a doctor about scabies treatment online","why_subcopy":"See a doctor or nurse practitioner today to get a new prescription or refill, at their discretion.","benefit1_h3":"Same-day local pharmacy pickup","benefit1_copy":"After your consultation, if you have received a medical diagnosis and prescription for a medication, your prescription can be faxed to the pharmacy of your choice for pick-up or delivered to your home.","benefit2_h3":"Fast, free delivery","benefit2_copy":"Get your medications delivered to your door anywhere in Canada within 1-3 business days.","benefit3_h3":"Less waiting, more convenience","benefit3_copy":"Maple members get 24\/7 access to primary care online and more. 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