Scabies can sometimes be misidentified as other skin conditions that look similar.

Scabies symptoms include intense itching, a rash, red bumps or blisters, and visible burrows in skin folds like between fingers and wrist

A scabies rash features red bumps, blisters, and tiny grayish burrows, commonly in skin folds and between fingers.

See a doctor for scabies if you experience persistent, severe itching, notice a rash with burrows or blisters, or if symptoms do not improve

Misdiagnosing scabies often occurs when its symptoms are mistaken for other skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis.

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