Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scabies commonly presents as a red rash with small bumps that often form a line.

At-home treatments for dyshidrotic eczema include: soaking the hands and feet in cool ... symptoms in1 to 4 days. A scabies infestation can lead to a skin rash and intense itching.

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash.

In the following days, the telltale scabies rash emerged on his body, accompanied by a frantic itch. "I had itches in between the fingers on my hands," he said. "And you can't really itch them ...

In 2024 there were 51 scabies outbreaks notified in Ireland, representing a 96 per cent increase from 2023, the body said.