Scabies is a highly-infectious skin disease brought about by the parasite Sarcoptei scabiei. The infection can be spread through direct skin to skin contact or using infected people's bedding or linen. Upon transmission, the nymph would continuously lay eggs on the skin that would become mites after 21 days. As soon as these mites mature, they persistently create burrows under the skin that creates an allergic reaction. Scabies is also regarded as sexually transmitted disease due to the fact that it is common among young people who are sexually active. Scabies as a skin condition is difficult because the allergic reaction to the mites produces persistent itchiness enough to keep you awake at night.
