What is scabies?
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the top layer of the skin. The main sign is intense itching that gets worse at night, along with a fine rash and burrow tracks in the skin, often between the fingers, on the wrists, the torso or the genital area. Scabies spreads through close contact, so the whole household or everyone living together is treated.
Common signs
How it's caught
Scabies spreads through close skin contact - not a brief handshake, but longer direct touching. You can also catch it through bedding, towels and clothing. It's important to understand how it spreads so that treatment is effective for the whole family.
Close skin contact
The mite spreads through direct, prolonged skin contact - most often between family members or close partners.
Shared bed and bedding
You can catch it through shared bedding, towels and clothing, though this route of transmission is less common.
Family and groups
Often everyone living together catches it, so the whole household is treated at the same time.
A weakened immune system
When the immune system is weakened, the condition can take a more severe form and last longer without proper treatment.
How we treat scabies
We tailor the treatment plan to you and everyone living with you. It's important to treat everyone in the household at the same time and deal with the bedding properly so the mite doesn't return.
For scabies to clear completely and not return, it's vital to treat everyone living together at the same time and to wash bedding and clothing properly.
How treatment works
The dermatologist recognises the signs typical of scabies - burrow tracks, a rash between the fingers and other clues.
Prescription treatment is applied to the whole skin surface according to precise instructions.
We recommend treating everyone living with you, even if they don't feel any itching yet - prevention really matters.
We explain how to wash and decontaminate bedding, towels and clothing at a high temperature.
Itching can persist for a while even after the mite is gone - this is normal. We provide a further consultation if needed.
iThe iDerma advantage
Specialists in contagious skin conditions
Our team is made up of doctors who recognise scabies and other contagious skin conditions every day.
A fast assessment
You receive an assessment and a treatment regimen for the whole family within 24 hours, with no long wait in a queue.
A prescription if needed
If needed, the dermatologist issues a prescription treatment directly and remotely.
Confidential and discreet
Scabies is often embarrassing - your photos and personal data are handled securely and confidentially.
Money-back guarantee
If we are unable to provide the consultation remotely, we refund you 100%.
Help for the whole family from home
You fill in a form, attach photos and receive a treatment plan for the whole household - without leaving home.
Doctors, treating scabies
"Professionalism, clear communication and attention to every detail - exactly what we expect from every consultation."
About usService pricing
Initial dermatologist consultation
45,00 €Follow-up consultation
A later visit for the same conditionAny follow-up questions straight after your consultation are free. A repeat consultation is only needed when your condition is being reassessed.
With a 100% money-back guarantee if we are unable to provide the consultation remotely.
Frequently asked questions
1. Where does scabies come from?
It's caused by a mite that burrows into the skin and spreads through close contact and via bedding or clothing.
2. Why is the itching worse at night?
The mite's activity and your body's warmth at night intensify the itching.
3. Does the whole family need treatment?
Yes. Everyone living together needs to be treated at the same time, even if they don't have symptoms yet.
4. Does the itching stop straight after treatment?
Itching can linger for several more weeks even after the mite has been cleared. This is normal.
5. Can it be treated remotely?
Yes. The dermatologist assesses the signs from photos and prescribes treatment along with instructions.
6. How much does a consultation cost?
An iDerma initial dermatologist consultation is an affordable fixed price, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.