syyhypunkki
Syyhypunkki, scientifically known as Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, is a microscopic mite that causes the highly contagious skin condition scabies. These eight-legged arthropods burrow into the upper layer of the skin, where the female mite lays her eggs. The mites feed on skin cells and fluids. The burrowing and the mite's waste products trigger an intense itching sensation and an allergic reaction in many individuals, leading to the characteristic rash of scabies.
Scabies is spread through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. It is not typically
The primary symptom of scabies is intense itching, which is often worse at night. This itching can
Treatment for scabies involves prescription topical medications called scabicides, which kill the mites. These are typically