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Skin Infection Pictures - Scabies

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Updated May 07, 2009

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Skin Infection Pictures - Scabies
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Scabies is a rash caused by a mite that burrows under the skin. Scabies typically occurs on the wrists, in between fingers, in the armpits, around the waist, and in the genital area. This is a picture of a scabies rash in between the fingers. Scabies is one of the few rashes that can be found between the fingers. If you have a rash in this area, you should see your doctor.

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