Scabies is skin infestation with microscopic mites. Highly contagious. Typically requires prescription treatment (permethrin or ivermectin). Herbal adjuncts help symptoms.
Scabies is skin infestation with microscopic mites. Highly contagious. Typically requires prescription treatment (permethrin or ivermectin). Herbal adjuncts help symptoms.
Intense itching (worse at night), rash with small bumps/blisters, burrow tracks, common in skin folds and between fingers.
Diagnosis requires medical confirmation. Prescription treatment is typically necessary for eradication.
Prescription treatment is standard. Wash all bedding and clothing in hot water, seal non-washable items in bags for 1 week, treat all close contacts.
Tea Tree oil (diluted) has research for scabies. Neem oil. Clove oil. Aloe Vera for itching. Calendula for healing. Colloidal oatmeal baths. DO NOT rely on herbs alone — prescription treatment usually needed.
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