Scabies

Scabies is a skin infection that is caused by an infestation of mites.

It is highly contagious and passed through skin-to-skin contact between humans, or by having contact with an infected object (mites can live for up to 3 days without a human host).

A doctor will usually prescribe permethrin cream (which contains an insecticide) to kill off the mites, but some people find that their symptoms become worse and the mites re-build after the initial treatment. Natural cures have long been used to treat scabies as they are safe and gentle but also effective.

What Are the Symptoms of Scabies:

The following symptoms will appear in someone who has a scabies problem:

• “Mite burrows” will appear- these are dark lines under the skin where the mite has tunneled and are usually 2-10 mm long
• Severe itching of the skin- itchiness will be felt all over the body, not just where the mites are located
• Lumpy rash
• Worsened symptoms at night or in hot conditions

Natural Cures for Scabies:

If you are wondering how to remove scabies using natural cures and home remedies, consider these options which have been used for years with great success.

It is important to remember that the infected person, as well as those living with them must all go through treatment to avoid re-infestation.

Tea Tree Oil:

Nature’s home remedy for just about everything; tea tree oil is highly useful in fighting scabies.

Since scabies treatments must be applied to the entire skin surface (not just the infected area), it is best to find a tea tree based cream to use (natural tea tree oil can irritate the skin).

Manuka Extract:

Manuka extract has long been used to fight scabies.

It kills mites and provides soothing relief at the same time which is why many prefer this treatment over the harsh medicinal creams that are commonly prescribed.

Manuka extract can be used in oil, cream or soap form and results are usually seen in 1 week.

Oil of Margosa:

Home remedies are often in the form of essential oil application.

In the case of scabies, oil of margosa is massasaged into the skin all over for treatment.

Ayurveda:

The theory or ayurveda uses herbs and alternative therapies to form a natural cure for an ailment.

Ayurvedic medicine prescribes 2 - 125mg Brahmivati capsules a day, diluted with water for the treatment of scabies.

Castile soap:

Commercial products can intensify the itching that is experienced by a bout of scabies.

Use natural castile soap (vegetable-based) for bathing, shampooing and doing laundry until the condition has passed.