Scabies is a parasitic infection on your skin caused by microscopic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They take up residence just beneath your skin’s surface, laying eggs that cause an itchy skin rash.

Data from a recent study found spinosad (Natroba) to be a safe and effective treatment option for scabies. A suspension of spinosad at 0.9% was approved by the FDA last year for the treatment of ...