RCGP Chair Prof. Kamila Hawthorne said many people suffering from symptoms are refusing to seek medical help due to the “social stigma” surrounding the infection. She said the number of GP diagnoses is “above the five-year average and continues to rise, with a rise in cases in the north of England.”
“Although it is not a serious condition, scabies can be very itchy and irritating,” she said.
“If not treated properly, it can spread and increase the risk of complications such as secondary skin infections or worsen existing skin conditions.”
One of the reasons for the outbreak of scabies is the lack of treatment, despite the social stigma associated with it.
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