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Infectious skin diseases are conditions where the skin is infected by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can be transmitted from one individual to another. These infections not only cause physical discomfort but can also lead to serious complications if left untreated. The aim of this health promotion is to increase public understanding of the causes, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment of infectious skin diseases. The activity methodology is a one-group pre-post design by measuring knowledge before and after the counseling. The instrument used is a knowledge questionnaire related to the causes, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment of infectious skin diseases. The results achieved after conducting counseling on "Beware! Infectious Skin Diseases: Healthy Together, Live Comfortably" at SMK IT Subulussalam experienced an increase from 58% to 74%.

Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei infestation, and generally affects children and adolescents, especially those living in crowded and unhygienic environments such as orphanages. This disease is highly contagious through direct contact and the sharing of personal items, such as towels, clothing, and bedding. Therefore, ongoing promotional and preventive efforts are crucial to prevent the spread of scabies in vulnerable communities. This community service activity was carried out at the Harapan Kita Orphanage within the Ariodillah Community Health Center (Puskesmas) working area. The main objective of the activity was to increase children's knowledge, awareness, and skills in preventing scabies transmission. The activity methods used included two-way discussion-based health education, providing real-life examples of personal hygiene, and distributing educational leaflets that are easy for children to understand. The education was conducted interactively by involving participants in questions and answers, handwashing simulations, and education on the importance of washing clothes and maintaining clean bedding. Post-activity observations showed that all participants did not experience active scabies symptoms, and there was an increase in participants' understanding of clean and healthy lifestyles. The children showed high enthusiasm and were able to reflect on the information presented. Overall, this activity proved effective in raising awareness of the importance of personal and environmental hygiene. This counseling model is highly relevant for regular implementation in orphanages or other institutions at high risk of spreading infectious skin diseases, as part of an education-based public health strategy. With the active involvement of the orphanage caregivers, it is hoped that this program can be sustainable and become part of the routine health education for children.

Scabies is an infectious skin disease caused by Sarcopes Scabei. Scabies. This service aims to increase the knowledge and awareness of students at Al-Mu'aawanah Islamic Boarding School regarding the prevention of scabies through the empowerment of the Al-Mu'aawanah Santri Organization (OSAMU) and the Pesantren Health Post (Poskestren) with a cognitive approach using video media. Methods: the service used was health counseling which was attended by 65 respondents. The results showed a significant increase in santri knowledge related to the prevention of scabies, from 38.5% before intervention to 92.3% after counseling. Counseling using video media proved to be more interesting and effective in increasing knowledge than conventional methods.