General information. Scabies is a skin infestation caused by a mite known as the Sarcoptes scabiei. Untreated, these microscopic mites can live on your skin for months. They reproduce on the surface of your skin and then burrow into it and lay eggs. This causes an itchy, red rash to form on the skin. Liana Abramova and her staff specialize in the diagnosis of scabies and will help you understand and manage the condition effectively.  Call Dermatology of Virginia in Fairfax at (703) 828-7128 and schedule your appointment today