Intense itching, often worse at night
Small red bumps or rash
Thin, wavy, thread-like burrows in the skin
Commonly affected areas:
Between fingers
Wrists
Elbows
Armpits
Waistline
Buttocks
Genital area
In infants and young children:
Scalp
Face
Neck
Palms
Soles
Itching in close contacts or household members
Skin sores from scratching
Crusting or thickened skin in severe cases
Diagnosis confirmed by a healthcare professional using skin examination or skin scraping