Symptoms of Scabies

Early symptoms of scabies (rash and bumps) can appear on the skin four to six weeks after being infected. The rash develops slowly over weeks to months. Some of the symptoms by which you can recognise scabies are as follows: 

• A rash with small bumps that looks like pimples. 
• Sometimes, the bumps might get infected as a result of intense scratching. 
• You might experience severe itching, making it difficult to sleep at night. 
• Later, the rash might appear as skin-coloured lines on the skin or have a greyish appearance. 
• As a result of intense itching all over the body, children might be cranky or tired due to lack of sleep.