Natural treatments for relief of bites from scabies mites to relieve itchy skin and rashes.
Scabies
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Norwegian Scabies
Norwegian scabies, also known as crusted scabies is a severe form of scabies. It is called Norwegian scabies because the condition was first described in Norway in the mid-19th century. If you are infected with Norwegian scabies the number of mites on the body increase dramatically.
Mites
Mites are incredibly diverse and successful little creatures that belong to the arachnid family. While it may not be a pleasant thought, these eight-legged invertebrates are all around us and live in our homes, on our skin and on our pets.
Scabies Rash
A scabies rash is an extremely itchy and persistent rash that that is caused by an infestation of scabies mites. These tiny eight-legged creatures are extremely contagious and can be passed on from even the briefest contact with skin or clothing of an infected person. As the mites crawl about and burrow into the skin to deposit their eggs, they cause incredible itchiness and irritation to the skin which soon develops into a rash
What is Scabies?
Scabies is an itchy, contagious skin condition caused by the sacroptes scabei mite. The scabies mites burrows into the skin, lay their eggs and several days later, the eggs hatch and the mites start moving. The host is usually infected with between 10 and 20 mites. The most affected areas of the skin are the hands, wrists, knees, ankles, feet, nipples and male genitalia.
It causes intense itching and scratching, especially at night which results in a rash. Scabies is spread by direct skin to skin contact, and often develops through sexual contact. It can affect both children and adults.
If an individual develops scabies, it is most likely other household members as well as sexual partner will be infected. Scabies that infest animals and domestic pets fail to reproduce on humans and usually die within 3 or 4 days.
It is also common in congested and overcrowded areas such as hospitals, nursing facilities and facilities. Sometimes another form of scabies known as Norwegian scabies or crusted scabies may also develop. This condition often occurs in elderly people, those with weakened immune systems and neurological conditions.
The symptoms and signs of scabies include:
Red bumps or nodules on specific areas of the body such as between the fingers, on the wrists, back of the elbows, knees, around the waist, nipples, back and sides of the feet, genital area and buttocks
Homeopathic remedies are a natural and safe option to eliminate scabies and provide relief for symptoms. Natural treatment for scabies are gentle to use within the body without harsh side effects of so many conventional medications.
Carefully selected ingredients such as Psorinum, Staphisagria and Viola tri can address the troublesome symptoms of scabies (intense itching) as well as discourage mites effectively.
Diagnosing Scabies
Scabies is often misdiagnosed as it can often resemble a mosquito bite or tiny pimple. After a thorough physical examination, skin scrapings may be collected and viewed under a microscope to make a positive diagnosis.
Help for Scabies
Scabies is usually quite easy to treat. Your doctor will prescribe a mite killer in the form of a topical cream such as permethrin (Elmite) which is applied from the neck down. It is very important to follow the directions carefully. Another cream that may also be prescribed is lindane but only if other treatments have not worked – it has been known to cause serious side effects such as seizures.
Oral medications and antihistamines may also be prescribed to treat scabies and offer relief from itching. In addition, if one family member has been infected, the entire household has to be treated even if they have not been infected. Wash clothing, bed linen and towels in hot water and dry on a hot setting. Avoid sexual contact if you have been infected.
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