skin disorders
Scabies Infestation
Diagnosis of Scabies Infestation
A doctor's evaluation Burrow scrapings Usually, itching and the appearance of bumps and burrows are all that are needed to make a diagnosis of scabies. Sometimes doctors use a lens to magnify the skin and make the burrows visible. However, doctors often confirm the presence of mites, eggs, or mite feces by taking a scraping from the bumps or burrows and looking at it under a microscope. 