Scabies is a skin infection. This is caused by tiny mites that infect the upper layer of skin. They burrow themselves inside the skin and lay eggs. Dust mites are parasites and live on human blood. This results in small bumps on the skin and itching sensation.
mites tend to be in the skin that is thin and where less hair or no hair is present. common places are the wrists, between fingers and toes. Infants can also be affected by manganese. the form of tiny microscopic mite burrows into the skin causing a rash and little red bumps. It is contagious and can spread from one person to another easily. Scabies in animals are due to different types of mites.
Since scabies is contagious, it spreads close contact or sharing mattresses, clothes and towels. This causes a lot of itching. In fact the word scabies is derived from the Latin word that means 'zero'. Initially bumps looks like mosquito bites. While scratching the bumps and blisters, if the skin is injured, it could lead to other types of skin infections. It can leave behind marks.
The main symptom of these little parasites infect the foot body is itching sensation. It gets worse at night. Heat makes the feeling worse. One can scratch more after a hot water bath. People with weak immune systems are prone to it. The old people come into this category. For some people the situation is getting worse and they get infected by thousands of these mites. This difficult situation is known as the crusted scabies. Mites in a large number of difficult to get rid of.
Medicines and creams are available to kill the parasites. itching sensation may continue even after treatment is completed. One must be wary of re-infection coin. Some home remedies are known to be useful in the prevention and treatment of scabies. Some home remedies are:
1 Neem: Neem is an effective home remedy for any type of skin infection. It is anti fungal and anti-itch properties. Boil neem in water and strain. To drink water or to have a bathtub with the water. Use neem based soap. It helps in killing mites.
2 Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil is also very useful for scabies. Apply tea tree oil on the rash or add to bath water. It helps in treating the rash.
3 Apricot: apricot juice from freshly crushed leaves can be applied to the affected areas
.4 Garlic: Include a few cloves of garlic in the diet
.5 Juices: Drink plenty of fresh fruit juices to detoxify the body
.6 Turmeric: Turmeric has been working as an antiseptic. Make a paste with neem and mustard oil and apply.
7 Bitter gourd juice: Drink the juice of bitter gourd cleanse your body
.8 Calamine: Calamine can be applied to the infected area for a soothing
.Scabies is not a sign of bad hygiene, since the contagious disease. It can easily get a person who suffers from this disease, just to be in close contact. Stay away from infected people to avoid crowded areas. Wash all bedding, clothing, and regularly covers. Vacuum rugs and carpets. Eat light healthy foods and drink plenty of water. Increase your resistance.
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