Scabies and Nails: Do Mites Burrow Under Fingernails or Toenails?

No, scabies do not tunnel under finger and toenails. Scabies mites burrow into the skin, creating tiny, itchy tunnels that can be seen as thin, wavy lines. These tunnels are typically found in areas with thin skin, such as the webs between the fingers and toes, the wrists, elbows, and abdomen. Scabies mites do not typically burrow under nails.