Itch
Itch noun - A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation.
Usage example: he has a bad case of the itch
Scabies
Scabies noun - A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation.
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Scabies and Itch. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/itch/scabies
Itch & Scabies. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/itch/scabies>.
Scabies or Itch. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/itch/scabies.
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