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• Method 1 of 3: Using home remedies
• Method 2 of 3: Preventing the spread of scabies
• Method 3 of 3: Understand symptoms, complications and treatment
• Warnings

Scabies is caused by a specific mite called an "itch mite" that settles under your skin. Scabies is really difficult to treat because it spreads easily through touch, through clothing and sharing personal items. You can get rid of scabies with natural treatments, but sometimes they only relieve the symptoms without treating the infection. See your doctor if your scabies persists, you have signs of a secondary infection, or your skin becomes crusty or scaly. In any case, talk to your doctor before trying natural treatments.

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Method 1 of 3: Using home remedies

1. Make a sulfur-containing body cream and apply it on the affected area. Add one part sulfur powder to 10 parts cream to make an effective body cream. Apply the cream to your body over the area affected by scabies. Sulfur is poisonous to scabies and can kill the mites when applied thoroughly.
   • Most prescription scabies creams contain sulfur and it is the most common anti-itch and scabies ingredient.
   • Test your cream on a small area of ​​your skin to make sure you are not allergic.
2. Use neem oil on your skin to kill the mites and prevent infections. Neem has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as an astringent and antiseptic for its antibacterial and healing properties. Apply the neem oil all over your body, including between your fingers, toes, buttocks, behind your knees, and even on the soles of your feet. Leave the neem oil on your skin for 8-24 hours and reapply after you wash.
   • Neem oil kills the mite, but can also soothe your skin, numb pain, relieve itching, reduce inflammation and heal secondary infections. The investigation has not yet been completed, but looks positive.
   • Alternatively, take five fresh leaves from this plant. Grind them with a mortar and pestle and apply the resulting crushed mixture directly to the scab-affected area.
   • The third option is to put this paste in a small muslin or cotton cloth. Place the paste in the center like a ball and tie the ends and squeeze them in opposite directions to obtain a pure "juice" -like extract. This juice can be applied directly to the rash or it can be consumed on an empty stomach every morning.
   • You can also mix this with your usual shampoo, shower gel solution or bath water.
3. Take a cold shower to relieve itching. The itchiness can be treated with a cold shower for immediate relief. Take a cold shower for 5-10 minutes to relieve your itching for about two hours. The cold water will numb your senses, helping you stop itching.
   • Another option is to apply ice to the affected areas. Wrap a pack in a towel to prevent your skin from freezing.
4. Dab cream with tea tree oil on the scab to kill it. Tea tree oil acts as a pesticide and kills the scab, just like sulfur. Add 10 drops of tea tree oil to 100 ml of the cream. Apply the cream to your body as you would any cream, making sure not to miss anything.
   • Tea tree essential oil is available at your local pharmacy and natural medicine stores.
   • You can also add tea tree oil to your shampoo to treat scabies mites in the hair.
   • Use about 20-25 drops of tea tree oil in a bathtub to soak your entire body in the medicated water.
5. Use calendula ointment three times a day to speed healing. You can apply calendula ointment to wounds and sores that are bleeding and itchy to relieve the itching and help your skin heal. First, clean the area with soap and warm water. Then apply a thin layer of calendula ointment to your skin. Repeat the treatment three times a day to aid in healing.
   • Calendula is famous for its antiseptic properties and will fight secondary bacterial infections of the wounds and cavities with possibly other bacteria. It will also soothe the skin and reduce itching.

Method 2 of 3: Preventing the spread of scabies

1. Vacuum everything as mites spread easily. Steam vacuum all carpets, upholstery and fabrics in your home and car to remove the mites. Then remove the vacuum cleaner bag, tie it up and throw it away immediately.
   • If the vacuum cleaner you are using has a container instead of a bag, wash the container well with soap and water after emptying it.
   • Clean and sweep the floor, especially the corners, with a good medically proven disinfectant. Bleach is also effective as a disinfectant.
   • Dust your entire house before you start vacuuming.
2. Wash clothes, linens and all fabrics in hot water. All coverings such as curtains, pillowcases, duvets, duvets, sheets and clothing should be soaked in boiling hot water. Then use the washing machine along with a hot dryer for about 30 minutes at the highest temperature.
   • If other people live with you, their clothes should also be washed, but do it separately. Continue to do your laundry separately until your scab is gone.
   • If you have fabrics that cannot be washed, put them in an airtight plastic bag for two weeks. This will slowly kill the mites.
   • Use gloves when handling these clothes and throw those gloves away after using them.
3. Stay out of the kitchen so the scab does not contaminate the food. Don't do kitchen tasks during this time if you can avoid it. Not only is it dangerous for you, it is also a major threat to your family.
   • All utensils must be sterilized with boiling water before and after use by you.
4. Disinfect all surfaces so that the mites cannot spread. This is especially true for the bathroom. All hard surfaces - countertops, tiles, sinks, washbasins, bathtubs - must be disinfected. Spray each applicable area with disinfectant and scrub it clean. Use gloves that you can throw away afterwards.
   • Re-disinfect the surfaces every time you use them. Keep this in mind every time you shower or use the bathroom.
5. Treat public space responsibly. Any environment you find yourself in while having an active case of scabies is likely to become infected. Therefore, it is better not to go outside if possible, until the treatment is complete and the scab has disappeared. However, if you do have to go outside, do so responsibly. Cover your skin and avoid touching other objects and people.
   • Do not go to swimming pools and other public places where there are many people. Scabies is highly contagious and can spread in seconds. Do the people around you a favor and wait for the infection to pass.
6. Don't worry about your pets. No treatment is necessary for your pets. If you're still wondering whether or not they will suffer from scabies as a result of your infection, the answer is a resounding "no." The insect is the "human" itch mite; scabies as it occurs on humans cannot survive on animals.
   • It should also be noted that human dust mites cannot survive for more than 2-3 days without a good host. So even if it gets passed on to your pet through your clothes, it will die within 2-3 days without causing any complaints or problems to your pet.

Method 3 of 3: Understand symptoms, complications and treatment

1. Know what scabies really is. Scabies is a contagious infection that manifests as intense itching. It is caused by a small mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, also called "the itch mite" or "scabies mite". It burrows into the skin and causes itchiness. Here are the symptoms:
   • Intense persistent itching that lasts for weeks and gets worse at night
   • Small red bumps that may be connected by pink or gray lines
   • Descend (visible as lines) between elevations
2. Know how it spreads. Scabies is spread through human contact. It can also spread through the sharing of clothes, bedding, and towels. Therefore, be careful who you come into contact with.
   • If you have been exposed to scabies, take immediate preventative measures such as washing yourself with a good antibacterial soap and warm water with vigorous scrubbing. It is also best to wash your clothes right away.
   • Avoid contact with people as much as possible if you have scabies and / or if those people have scabies. Even shaking hands for as little as five seconds is often enough to transmit this highly contagious mite.
3. Know the complications if left untreated. If left untreated or poorly treated, scabies can manifest as a severe itching that can be worse than the previous attack. Scabies can also come back easily and care must be taken to prevent recurrence.
   • Scratching scabies infected skin can lead to the development of open sores that can lead to the introduction of pathogens into the body, leading to serious secondary infections.
   • Scarring is one of the most common complications of a scabies infection, resulting from excessive itching and scratching. To avoid scarring, treatment should be started immediately and adhered to strictly.
4. Know that you must "complete" treatment, even if the symptoms subside. The disappearance of the itching alone cannot be taken as a sign that you have been cured of scabies or that you have managed to become completely free of the mite. The itchiness is what bothers people the most and once they get rid of their itchiness, they tend to take the problem lightly. Unfortunately, this is not how it works.
   • On the contrary, there is a high chance of reinfection immediately after you have managed to kill the current mite infection in your body due to the mite's still unbroken eggs that reside in the burrows in the skin. When they rupture and the new mites have hatched, the itching will start again. So it is essential to complete the whole treatment.

Warnings

• In most cases, natural remedies will only treat the symptoms of scabies, but not cure it. It is best to see your doctor so that you can receive effective treatment.
• Use no cleaner, laundry detergent, soap, or insecticide on your body that you would otherwise use to clean floors or disinfect other items because you think it can kill these mites. First, they may not be really effective against human dust mites, but a bigger problem is that they are more likely to harm your body and skin than provide benefits.
• While it is often believed to be an insecticide, using tobacco directly on the skin should be avoided at all costs as it can lead to a nicotine overdose.