Scabies
Symptoms
The scabies mite is a parasite that lives in human skin. This tiny creature burrows just underneath the skin's surface and produces a characteristic eruption of very fine, crooked, slightly raised lines about one or two centimeters long. These areas usually become infected from scratching and develop sores and crusts. The itching is so intense that another name for scabies is ‘the itch.' The itching becomes unbearable in bed since the mite travels at night while the person is resting. Mites are attracted to skin folds, such as between the fingers and in the elbow creases. They do not normally spread to the face but, if the immune system is compromised, sores can spread all over the body, including the genitals.
Scabies Causes
The scabies mite is microscopic in size. The female digs into the skin to deposit her eggs, which take about two weeks to hatch. The male mite lives on the skin's surface. Symptoms do not become apparent for a number of weeks, although they can be transmitted during this time. Scabies can be transferred by using another's work gloves or sharing other clothing.
Scabies Nutrition
Support the immune system and optimize skin health with nutrient-rich foods, including raw vegetables, fruit and whole grains, while cutting back on sweets and other nutrient-deprived foods. Food processing eliminates many important vitamins and minerals. Nuts and whole grains, especially wheat germ and bran, provide zinc, which is vital for tissue healing and the skin. Citrus fruits and rose hips are rich in vitamin C. Beneficial beta-carotene is found in orange-colored fruit and vegetables, as well as green, leafy vegetables. These foods also support skin health and healing. When eaten raw, fruits and vegetables supply enzymes, which are necessary for building
the immune system and helping the body fight infection.
Scabies Nutritional Supplements
With a healthy diet, supplements can help boost the immune system to fight this parasite. Beta-carotene, vitamin C and zinc are most effective for this. They, along with vitamin E, are skin nutrients which can be taken as well.
Daily dosages:
Vitamin C, with
bioflavonoids, 1,000 mg
three times daily
Beta-carotene, 25, 000 IU
Zinc, 30 mg, with 6 mg
copper
Vitamin E, with mixed tocopherols, 400 IU
Scabies Herbal Remedies
External application of herbal leaves and extracts can remedy this condition, within three days in some cases.
Ground neem leaves work as an antiseptic.
Thyme extract kills bacteria. Apply a few drops to the area twice daily.
Apply a few drops of tea tree oil, diluted in water onto the affected area twice daily to prevent a viral infection.
Goldenseal is antibacterial. Use as an alternative to tea tree oil.
Scabies Homeopathy
Give Sulphur, 30c every twelve hours for up to three days to everyone in the household, whether infested or not, except for eczema sufferers. If no improvement occurs within one week, see a physician.
Scabies Tissue Salts
See tissue salt remedies for itching.
Scabies External/Physical Therapies
Oat baths help relieve persistent itching. Add 1 cup of raw oats to bath water.
Scabies Other Suggestions
As scabies can be quite persistent, be sure to retest for them once treatment is finished to ensure they are gone.
Wash all bedding, towels and clothing that could be infected in hot water and toss them into a hot dryer to prevent reinfection.
Scabies Available Brand Name Products
Herbal Remedies
Echinacea Fresh Juice Extract
(Natural Factors)
Echinacea Tincture (Natural Factors)
Golden Seal Root (Nature's Herbs)
External Therapies
Cinnamon Leaf Oil (Karooch Essential Oil)
Clove Bud Oil (Karooch Essential Oil)
Lavender Oil (Karooch Essential Oils)
Lemon Oil (Karooch Essential Oils)
Peppermint Oil (Karooch Essential Oils)
Pine Oil (Karooch Essential Oils)
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BUT NOW MY 3 YR GRANDSON IS ITCHING AND SO ARE THE REST OF US.
ALSO GRANDSON DEVELOPED PINK EYE
ANYONE KNOW OF ANY CONNECTIONS.
PLEASE HELP...