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Sarcoptes scabiei is the common cause of scabies, a skin infestation. Localized cutaneous lesions are its defining feature. In 2017, the World Health Assembly included scabies to its list of neglected tropical illnesses. The purpose of this article was to educate the public about scabies, a common skin infestation, including its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and mode of transmission. We must raise awareness, obtain correct diagnoses, and begin treatment as soon as possible in order to control scabies and avoid its repercussions.