The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
- Posted on January 18, 2026
- By The Guardian
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The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’
These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anything we can do about it?
