scabies
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Sasha McCabe, 25, from London, said she felt her time with scabies was "never going to end" after trying a variety of treatments during a 16-month period.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
She said the "majority of people" could get rid of scabies with topical over-the-counter treatment.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
A woman who had scabies has described the experience as a "nightmare" as figures show a rise in reported cases of the parasitic infestation.
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
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