Scabies Home Remedies
Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition that is caused by a parasitic mite that burrows beneath the skin, laying its eggs. The condition is characterized by the intense itching and appearance of small bumps or blisters in the area, usually between the digits, both fingers and toes. This microscopic mite can be really problematic and the condition is extremely easy to pick up and pass on in crowded environments and unhygienic conditions. It’s important that you treat the condition promptly, before it worsens. Home remedies for scabies can come in very handy if you wish to avoid using medical treatments or preferably as a complimentary treatment, facilitating the healing process.
Before you proceed with any treatment for scabies it is important that you understand and grasp how contagious it is. The key to any long term success from scabies treatment would be to take strong preventive action as well and to follow the highest levels of hygiene. Scabies infections can be passed on through direct skin contact, and is commonly picked up by children who play together and spend a lot of time in close proximity in nurseries or play schools. In adults the infection can even be picked up through sexual activity, in which case the symptoms could appear in the genital area. The intense itching that is so characteristic of scabies can cause you to scratch at the area, particularly kids, and this can cause bruising and lesions to the skin that can cause a secondary infection. Despite the intense itching, you need to resist the urge to scratch at the area, and some scabies home remedies could probably help you out in this regard.
Before you try treating an infestation with scabies rash home remedies visit your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Prescription ointments and creams, or even over the counter medicated ones are quite effective, but they may also be too harsh for those with sensitive skin or some other skin conditions. In such cases scabies home remedies may prove to be the best bet. One of the most popular traditional home remedies for scabies would be the application of a paste prepared with margosa or neem oil as it is referred to in India. Turmeric powder is added to the oil to prepare this paste for topical application. Tea tree oil is also effective as a natural scabies treatment, but it should be diluted as it is quite strong. A few drops of the oil can even be added to your bath. Chamomile lotion would help to reduce the itching and help you resist that urge to scratch. If there is a secondary infection however, from bruising you would need antibacterial creams.
Make sure you get medical treatment however if there is no sign of the condition abating within a couple of days.
