Prof Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the RCGP, explained that many people avoid seeing a doctor due to the “social stigma” attached to scabies. She also mentioned that GP diagnoses have been “above the five-year average and rising,” with a notable increase in cases in northern England.
“While not a serious condition, scabies can be very itchy and irritating,” she explained.
“If left untreated, it can spread and raise the chances of complications like secondary skin infections or worsen existing skin problems.”
A key factor behind the current scabies outbreak, despite the social stigma, is the lack of available treatment.
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