scabies

[skey-beez, -bee-eez] / ˈskeɪ biz, -biˌiz /

NOUN

mange

Synonyms

STRONG

dermatitis eczema eruption psoriasis scab scales sores

WEAK

skin disease

NOUN

sexually transmitted disease

Synonyms

STRONGEST

AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome gonorrhea herpes syphilis the clap venereal disease

WEAK

HIV SIDA STD VD chancroid chlamydia clap crab louse crabs genital herpes genital warts herpes simplex social disease tabes dorsalis

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Rhodri Thomas, the National Pharmacy Association's Wales Manager, said scabies was "a distressing and highly infectious condition".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"This includes treatment delays, closer proximity post-pandemic and a societal stigma towards the condition, which could impact people's behaviour to seek treatment when they experience scabies," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

A UK government report found there was a 44% increase in scabies diagnoses at sexual health services between 2023 and 2024, with diagnoses in 2024 exceeding those in 2019.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Jane, 43, who previously had scabies, said the itching "drove her insane" and that the process of getting rid of it was a "nightmare".

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"We have to be careful. Once we get an epidemic of lice, or crabs, or scabies, it is near impossible to get rid of 'em."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

scabies

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