Figures show scabies — a nasty skin infection caused by tiny mites — is on the rise, so Dr Catherine Conlon is here to offer the best advice.

Until recently, topical agents such as permethrin, allethrin, lindane or benzyl benzoate were still among the favorites. However, resistance to pediculicides has been reported in many areas of the ...

But you must use it properly. Permethrin-treated clothing—designed to kill or disable bugs upon contact—has been available to the public since 2003. By Catherine Roberts Updated by Justin ...