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Scabies: Home Remedies with Antibacterial & Antifungal Properties

by Robert Signore, DO - Dermatologist
July 13, 2019
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Scabies is a very uncomfortable, contagious skin condition commonly seen in children, young adults, and the elderly. It can spread quickly among people in crowded conditions that allow direct contact with each other, such as in child care centers, nursing homes, classrooms, and prisons.

Scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by a mite known as Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies mites are barely visible to the naked eye. Each mite is less than half a millimeter long, and the mites may look like tiny black dots on the skin. Mites can survive for several months, living, feeding, and reproducing on the outer layers of human skin cells.

These microscopic parasites burrow into the epidermis and lay eggs inside the skin. This breach in the protective layer of the skin triggers the immune system and initiates the release of a chemical called histamine to combat the invading mites. This chemical, in turn, brings about intense itching at the affected sites and subsequent development of a red rash.

Contents

  • What Does Scabies Look Like?
  • How Do You Catch It?
  • What are the Signs and Symptoms of Scabies?
  • How Long Does it Take After Infestation for Symptoms to Appear?
  • How Do You Prevent Scabies?
  • How is Scabies Treated?
    • 1. Tea Tree Oil
    • 2. Neem Oil
    • 3. Neem Leaves
    • 4. Cayenne Pepper
    • 5. Aloe Vera
    • 6. Clove Oil
    • 7. Turmeric
  • Does Scabies Feel Like Something is Crawling on You?
  • How Do I Check Myself for Scabies?
  • Can I Get Scabies from My Pet?
  • What are the Possible Complications of Scabies?

What Does Scabies Look Like?

Because the mites responsible for scabies prefer warm environments, they tend to thrive in the folds of the skin where the underside of each arm meets the shoulder, in the umbilicus, in the genital area, around the creases of breasts and buttocks, under the fingernails, and on the webs between the fingers.

Scabies may also involve other parts of the body such as the knees, around the waist, the shoulder blades, and the backs of the elbows. These mites also take refuge in areas of the skin that are usually covered by jewelry such as the wrist and fingers. In children, scabies mites usually burrow into the skin of the head, palms, soles, face, and neck.

This kind of mite infestation is characterized by the development of an angry skin rash composed of small red bumps and blisters that seem to be lined together, called burrows, and may even contain blood crusts.

On occasions, you can even notice the irregular burrow tracks created by female mites that tunnel under the surface of the skin to lay eggs. These tracks are usually skin colored or red and appear as raised bumps creating lines on the skin, particularly on the hands and feet.

How Do You Catch It?

  • Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition that is most commonly transmitted from one person to the next through direct skin-to-skin contact, such as holding hands, hugging, and sleeping together.
  • The mites can also spread through sexual contact with an infested person.
  • Because the mites can survive without a host for as long as 3–4 days, it is possible to pick up these parasites from infested clothing, bedding, or towels.
  • Scabies mites can even stick around on furniture or carpets for some time.

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Scabies?

  • The hallmark symptom of a scabies infestation is a persistent itching that gets particularly aggravated at night. The severity of this itch is generally so intense that it can give you sleepless nights.
  • The physical manifestation of this condition is in the form of a rash that consists of a linear collection of tiny bumps. These minuscule red bumps bear a resemblance to tiny bites, hives, knots under the skin, or pimples.
  • In some cases, people with scabies develop eczema-like patches on the skin, which have a scaly look and texture.
  • The relentless need to scratch the itch can severely irritate the skin, so much so that sores might develop on the affected site. This can further complicate matters as the sores are likely to get secondarily infected by bacteria.
  • The itching associated with scabies is particularly severe in children and the elderly.

Norwegian Scabies: In people with a compromised immune system, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, transplant patients, people using steroids and certain medications, and patients with HIV/AIDS, the infestation often escalates to a more serious degree and is referred to as crusted or Norwegian scabies.

Given the subpar immunity of the infested person, the infesting mites multiply far more easily and more quickly than in the case of regular scabies. People with this form of the infestation tend to develop a thickly crusted rash that harbors thousands of mites and eggs. The rash may appear gray and crumble easily on touching.

How Long Does it Take After Infestation for Symptoms to Appear?

People who have never had scabies before may take anywhere between 4 and 6 weeks to exhibit symptoms after initial exposure to the mites. This is known as the incubation period, which is relatively much shorter for people who have previously suffered this condition.

If you have had scabies before, your symptoms will begin to show in a matter of 1–4 days. Regardless of the incubation period, individuals are capable of spreading the mites to others from the time they get infested, even if they do not have symptoms yet.

How Do You Prevent Scabies?

The risk of scabies recurrence doesn’t go away even when you have started treatment. The mites often get transferred from the skin of an infested person to his personal belongings.

To avoid contracting this disease from contaminated sheets, pillowcases, face cloths, clothing, and towels, it is essential to thoroughly wash all such items within 3 days before beginning treatment.

The ideal way to decontaminate the items used by an infested person is to wash them with hot, soapy water and subsequently dry them in a hot dryer. Alternatively, you can get such belongings dry cleaned.

  • The same decontamination rule applies to your surrounding upholstery and carpeting. Vacuum all the furniture and rugs in the household to prevent reinfestation.
  • Given that the mites can spread quite readily to anyone who has had direct skin-to-skin contact with the infested person, treatment is just as necessary for the household members and sexual contacts of a person with scabies. Everyone should be treated at the same time to minimize the risk of reinfestation.
  • In the interest of safeguarding others from contracting this disease, anyone suffering from scabies is advised to avoid crowded settings and stay off school or work until the infestation has cleared.

How is Scabies Treated?

It is important to treat scabies as it will not heal on its own. Without timely treatment, your skin condition can worsen as the constant scratching may lead to eczema or other kinds of skin disease.

There are over-the-counter medications that can treat some of the symptoms of scabies.

The simplest way to soothe scabies itching and other symptoms is to soak the affected area in cool water for 10 minutes, pat the skin dry with a clean towel, and then apply some calamine lotion, which you can buy without a prescription.

Alternatively, you can place a washcloth soaked in cool water on their irritated skin and then apply some calamine lotion. Do this several times a day.

  • The minute you suspect any signs of a scabies infestation, see your doctor to get a more definitive diagnosis. A lot of people shy away from discussing such infestation under the false assumption that it reflects poorly on their hygiene. The fact remains that anyone, even the most sanitary and well-groomed person, can pick up these mites. So, there’s no point delaying treatment due to a misguided sense of embarrassment. Instead, get prompt medical help to treat your condition and prevent it from spreading to others.
  • There are some trusted creams or lotions to treat scabies that are readily available at most pharmacies.
  • It is equally important that people living at close quarters with the diseased individual and those with whom he/she has had prolonged skin-to-skin contact during the infestation phase also get treatment. This rule applies whether or not they exhibit the standard symptoms of scabies.
  • The treatment usually takes up to 4 weeks before the itching subsides.
  • If you still have the rash despite preliminary treatment, you’ll need to see your doctor.
  • The go-to drug generally prescribed by doctors for killing scabies mites and eggs is permethrin, which is considered safe for children aged 2 months or older. This synthetic pyrethroid works along the same lines as the naturally occurring pyrethrins, which are extracts from the chrysanthemum flower. It is important to adhere to the doctor-stipulated dose and application of permethrin in order to ensure its safety and efficacy. The recommended treatment for crusted scabies usually entails applying this drug topically every 2–3 days for 1–2 weeks.
Note: Scratching a lot can lead to serious skin infections. People who have scabies for a long time can get permanent scarring on their skin.

home remedies for scabies

Here are some natural and effective home remedies for scabies.

1. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil contains a compound called terpinen-4-ol that helps kill the parasite that causes scabies. Also, the anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, antiseptic, antiparasitic, antibacterial, antifungal, and wound-healing qualities of tea tree oil help treat scabies.[1][2]

  • Dilute pure tea tree oil in a carrier oil such as jojoba oil or coconut oil. Add 3 to 5 drops of pure tea tree oil in ½ ounce to 1 ounce of carrier oil. Apply this from head to toe twice a day for 7 days. Stop the application if irritation occurs.
  • Alternatively, add 10 to 12 drops of pure tea tree oil to a bathtub of lukewarm water. Take a bath in this water twice daily for a few weeks.
Note: Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid using tea tree oil. Also, tea tree oil can irritate sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, test the treatment on a small area first.

2. Neem Oil

Neem oil is a botanical pesticide used to treat many skin problems including scabies. It contains antibacterial and antifungal properties that help eliminate bacteria and fungus trapped in the skin. The smell of neem oil prevents scabies from reproducing, which can greatly shorten the duration of the problem.[3]

  • Add ½ ounce of pure organic neem oil to 8 ounces of organic jojoba oil. Apply the oil mixture on the affected areas of skin once or twice daily.
  • Make an antiseptic cream by combining 2 ounces of neem oil with an equal amount of freshly ground turmeric powder. Apply the cream on the affected area two or three times a day. This homemade cream helps soothe itching and speeds up the healing process.
Note: Pure essential oils are strong, and some people are sensitive to them and may develop allergic reactions, so it’s always best to first apply a little as a test on your inner forearm (not your face or neck) to make sure you don’t have an adverse reaction to it.

3. Neem Leaves

Neem leaves can also be used to cure scabies due to their antibacterial and antifungal properties. Neem leaves help reduce itching and can clear the mites within only a few days.[4]

An animal study was conducted in order to highlight the efficacy of neem as a credible healing agent for scabies. A total of 814 subjects were administered a remedial paste made of neem and turmeric for the treatment of this skin condition. An overwhelming majority (97 percent) of cases were reportedly cured within 3 to 15 days of treatment.[5]

  • Make a paste out of a handful of fresh neem leaves by crushing them using a pestle and mortar. Wash the affected area thoroughly and then apply the neem paste. Let it dry naturally and then take a bath to wash it off. Do this daily to speed up the healing process.
  • Boil some neem leaves in 1 cup of water. Let it cool to room temperature. Drink 1 tablespoon of the liquid three or four times a day. Repeat this for a week or two to make sure the mites and scabies are gone completely.

4. Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper will burn and kill the mites, thereby relieving the problem of scabies.[6]

  1. Mix 1 cup of cayenne pepper in hot bath water.
  2. Soak in the bath water until the water gets cold. Be sure not to get the water in your eyes as the pepper will cause a burning sensation.
  3. Rinse off the cayenne pepper with cool water.

Repeat once daily until the scabies is treated.

Note: This remedy should not be used by people with sensitive skin.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has antimicrobial properties and many natural medicinal properties that can speed up the healing process of scabies, insect bites, and many other skin conditions.[7]

  • Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the affected skin. Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this two or three times daily for a few weeks until you notice an improvement.
  • Grind a handful of calendula petals along with a pinch of turmeric powder. Add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and mix the ingredients well. Apply the paste on the affected skin and let it dry on its own. Do this twice daily for a few weeks for complete recovery.

6. Clove Oil

Clove oil has analgesic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used to dry out scabies blisters and rashes.[8]

  1. Combine 10 drops of clove oil with 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for skin relief.
  2. Rub the mixture on the area of concern twice daily.

7. Turmeric

Turmeric is a wonder herb with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that can greatly relieve the symptoms of scabies.[4]

  • Mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and a few drops of lemon juice and water to make a thick paste. Apply the paste on the affected skin and leave it on for 1 hour. Then, rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this once daily until you notice significant improvement.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon each of turmeric powder and neem powder. Add some water to form a smooth paste. Dab the paste on the affected areas and let it dry on its own. After it has dried, take a bath or shower to wash it off. Repeat this once daily.

Along with these remedies, it is very important to avoid contact with an infected person and their personal items. Also, keep the surrounding area neat and clean to prevent the mites and scabies from spreading.

Does Scabies Feel Like Something is Crawling on You?

Unlike a lot of other parasitic insects, mites, or arthropods that produce a biting or crawling sensation when they latch on to human skin, scabies mites set up shop silently without giving any inkling of an infestation. It is only after several weeks that the itching begins, and you wake up to this condition.

How Do I Check Myself for Scabies?

Because a scabies mite is less than half a millimeter in length, it’s almost impossible to spot them without the help of a magnifying glass and bright light.

However, there is one fairly hassle-free method to positively identify the presence of mites on your skin. If your skin is riddled with visible bumps or burrow tracks that are commonly associated with scabies, chances are you have been infested.

In order to take a closer look, you will have to first delineate the affected site. Use a dark washable wide-tip marker to smear the suspicious bumps or burrows, and then wipe away the ink with an alcohol wipe or alcohol-soaked gauze.

If there’s indeed a scabies burrow under the skin, you will notice a dark indented line as the ink often remains along the tracks. At times, you can even spot a small dot at the end of the burrow which is most likely to be the parasitic mite.

Can I Get Scabies from My Pet?

Although your pets are just as likely to get a scabies infestation, the mites responsible for canine or feline scabies are different from those that trigger human scabies. This condition is commonly referred to as “mange” in animals.

It is possible for humans to pick up animal mite from an infested pet, but unlike human scabies, these variants cannot reproduce on human skin.

Despite zero chance of survival on a human host, these mites can get under your skin and cause temporary itching and skin irritation before they die their natural death in a couple of days.

So long as the mange-ridden animal doesn’t get proper treatment, these mites will continue to burrow into the skin of any person who comes in contact with the diseased pet.

What are the Possible Complications of Scabies?

If left untreated, scabies can give rise to far more serious complications. The continuous and prolonged scratching of the mite-ridden skin can rupture its barrier layer and pave the way for other pathogens.

Once the skin is broken or injured due to vigorous scratching, certain bacteria that normally reside on the skin, such as Staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococci, gain free entry and give rise to secondary skin infections such as impetigo.

Resources:

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  2. Fang F, Candy K, Melloul E, et al. In vitro activity of ten essential oils against Sarcoptes … Parasites and Vectors. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5120413/. Published 2016.
  3. Yong-hua DU, Zhong-qiong YIN, Zhong-hui PU, Wei LI, Jian-dong LI, Shan-shan YU. Acaricidal activity of neem oil against Sarcoptesscabieivar.cuniculi larvae in vitro. Veterinary Science in China. http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTotal-ZGSY200712018.htm. Published 2012.
  4. Charles V, Charles SX. The use and efficacy of Azadirachtaindica ADR (‘Neem’) and Curcuma longa (‘Turmeric’) in scabies. A pilot study. Tropical and Geological Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1496714. Published January 1992.
  5. Abdel-Ghaffar F, Al-Quraishy S, Sobhy H, Semmler M. Neem seed extract shampoo, Wash Away Louse, an effective plant agent against Sarcoptesscabiei mites infesting dogs in Egypt. Parasitology Research. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18769941. Published December 2008.
  6. Chrubasik S, Weiser T, Beime B. Effectiveness and safety of topical capsaicin cream in the treatment of chronic soft tissue pain. Phytotherapy Research: PTR. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21104944. Published December 2010.
  7. Oyelami OA, Onayemi A, Oyedeji OA, Adeyemi LA. Preliminary study of effectiveness of aloe vera in scabies treatment. Phytotherapy Research: PTR. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19274696. Published October 2009.
  8. Pasay C, Mounsey K, Stevenson G, et al. Acaricidal Activity of Eugenol Based Compounds against Scabies Mites. PLOS One- A Peer Reviewed, Open Access Journal. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2920318/. Published 2010.

Comments 28

  1. david says:
    6 years ago

    Thanks for helpful tips on scabies, i tried the vinegar not everyone want to get near me cause of the smell, lol ! but i feel some what of relief from itching ,Thanks…

  2. annie says:
    6 years ago

    thnk u for giving tips for treatmeny

    • jam says:
      4 years ago

      I used the Turmic pepper with lemon juice and it made it spread even more in my between my finger the only place so I have now just been using some tee tree body wash and it is clearing up nicely

  3. vishal says:
    6 years ago

    Thanks for neem remedy I will use it till it completely be cured.

  4. Maimuna says:
    6 years ago

    Scarbist can be cure Using papaya leaves crushed or marsh it with a mortar make it soft extract the juice and apply it on the affected area.

  5. keziah says:
    6 years ago

    I have really suffered with my whole family scrubbing our body everyday now its months I have prayed cried mostly for my little boy who is suffering for real please help me. am from a poor family I just want home remedies. thenkyou.

    • Jayaa says:
      6 years ago

      Get fresh neem leaves in large quantity everyday, make smooth paste and at night at the time of sleeping, wash your body thoroughly and after drying it, apply this neem paste on all affected areas of skin, leave it for whole night and wash in the morning.Do this for daily for at least one month

      • Jayaa says:
        6 years ago

        You can also get fresh neem leaves, make its paste, mix this paste in coconut oil and boil this mixture for few minutes till the water( in neem paste gets dried) Apply this mixture daily on your body everyday after bath.Do this also for a month.

    • Mac McKay says:
      5 years ago

      I have had scabies for 23 months..found this one on computer..I took 4 Asprin and two Alka selzer..and three table spoon full of borax.. place in blender, beat the hell out of them..mix with table spoon or so of vasoline. . I use glycerin sometimes, but it makes it sticky as heck, but won’t rub off…it works..m.mck

      • Kay says:
        5 years ago

        23 months?, I have been dealing with this for 4 and I am going nuts….I have lost so much sleep because of the burning and itching. It has crippled my emotional well being. I have used the scrips and still suffering, just when I think they are gone, they are back….I have washed everything in hot water, I will try some of these home remedies, and pray they work. I have almost every oil you have listed, and never thought to come here..Thank you, wish me luck.

    • helpful says:
      5 years ago

      I love to help people when I can.And if you have or know someone with scabies,”I can help”!!!
      I’m lower income and have contracted scabies more Times than can be counted cleaning public buildings,restaurants etc.Seems if I go to a doctor i need a weeks pay to pay for his 1/2hr.Why I don’t know,but I never have any luck with them,their stuff never works or they are completely misdiagnosing it or missing the point all together.
      So I just don’t go much anymore.I’m bright,old farm boy,x military spec.forces.Hunter, trapper,woodsman and there isn’t much I can’t deal with on my own. So if I tell you something helps,you can count on it.Here we go.First,stop the itch for every one in your house immediately. So you can all focus and calm down,nerves don’t help the itch at all.And do it quick before someone runs out a 2nd.story window screaming!How? Like this,it will cost almost a dollar per person! You will need 1 box 8oz.baking soda,1heaping teaspoon vasoline petroleum jelly,and two cups liquid soy bean vegetable oil.Soy works the best it retards insects capabilities. Now draw hottest bath you can stand with 8oz.baking soda mixed in say 5 inches deep max.Hot water opens skin pores wide so baking soda can get in easily and as deep as possible.Baking soda does several things,it eventually will help easy itching,cleans wounds by neutralizing acidic trash the insects create and creates a ph shock wave that really beats the mites up.Soak and scrub with mild soap for a half hour.They put up a good fight so you need to ware them down a little! Now drain tub and towel off.You should already have your vasoline,1heaped teaspoon melted and mixed with 2 cups liquid soy bean vegetable oil.Draw the same temperature bath with same amount of water and no baking soda this time,instead ,get in sit down and pour in the oil mixture and be very careful when you get out.Soak for an hour or so and constantly rub the floating oil all over your body from face to bottom of feet while sitting.Hot water opens skin pores,and thins the oil so it penetrates deep into skin where it does several things.hydrates the skin incredibly,you will look way younger.It smothers the mites by plumbing cells and closing off pores in your skin and theirs.And most importantly,it dissolves mite waste and toxins that are only dissolved and neutralized evidently by oil.”DO NOT WASH IT OFF WITH SOAP”!!! Get out carefully and just keep toweling it off until you are dry but a little oily to the touch.At that moment in time you will notice that you don’t have a itch in the world.Now go to bed and sleep peacefully for the first time since this mess began.In the morning was well and use your permetherin or what ever.I use dog flea and tick shampoo.

      • Karen says:
        3 years ago

        You are a wonderful human being. I thank God for your kindness.

    • KAMAL says:
      5 years ago

      Pl. apply paste of NEEM Tree leaves (made by crushing Neem Leaf and water) on affected part of body.Let it remain for sometime and then wash. Take SAFI-Indian neem extract medicine- daily two spoonful twice a day, one hour after Lunch and Dinner. Soak the Neem leaves in a bucketful of water overnight and bathing twice a day for child. OK.

    • Glo says:
      4 years ago

      Bathe in cold salt water. I have sensitive skin and take some allergy meds for the itching. At the time my family and I had it and money was tight, that was the best remedy I could use…

  6. Mark Pianoman says:
    5 years ago

    Cayenne Pepper bath will make the “sensitive skin” of the scrotum burn — just be prepared for that mentally. The cool water rinse will be a relief…..

  7. Raelynn says:
    5 years ago

    Hopefully this will help me cause I hate having this it is very uncomfortable

  8. avantika srivastav says:
    5 years ago

    thanks …….its a best treatment

  9. sore says:
    5 years ago

    Twenty-five years ago I had my first encounter with scabies. It was a horrible and long tern battle that probably scarred my psych forever with respect to these things. Without a doubt, exposure to these insidious parasites is not an indication of a person’s hygiene, they can happen to anyone! But having them makes you itch uncontrollably at night when you are trying to sleep and forever makes you feel dirty and untouchable. I managed to get some Quell (Lindane based) lotion, which is what was prescribed at the time, and it never completely killed all of the scabies. These things develop a resistance to poisons over time. In doing much research, I found that Elimite (5% Permethrin) was the latest weapon in the fight to kill the mite and convinced a doctor to prescribe it. I used it very carefully, cleaned everything, and it worked. That was twenty-five years ago!

    I recently came home from a short road trip, where I obviously picked up the dreaded scabies, from an off brand hotel. I will forever til the end of the time, pay the extra for at least a known chain hotel or one rated in review, to avoid something like this ever happening again.

    Knowing immediately what I had contracted, I asked my doctor for two tubes of 5% Permethrin, for my wife and I, who was not with me on the my road trip and showed no symptoms, thanks! We both coated ourselves in the lotion, from chin to toe. Scabies are not supposed to get onto your face or in your hair. We washed and dried ALL of our dirty clothes and bedding on the highest heats, and sprayed chairs, steering wheels, couches, tub, mattress, and shoes with lysol, which is always a step when using these things. I felt better for a few days and then the beast where definitely back four days later. We went through the same steps a second time and they once again came back! This is hell.

    I bought a bar of 10% Sulphur Soap, and bathed with it, leaving it on my skin each day for three days and that did not work. I tried soaking in a half cup of bleach per full bath of hot water for three days and that did not work. I bought a quart of 10% Permethrin for plants, mixed it to a 7% solution with some lotion, used it, and that did not work. The 5% or 7% Permethrin should work, but scabies obviously develop a resistance to it. Double hell.

    Finally after much more research, I found a possible remedy not prescribed and another prescribed, that I suggested to my doctor. I bought a bag of Diatomaceous Earth, food grade. You can get it at hardware stores or health food stores. I powdered myself with this talcum powder like substance from chin to toe, rubbed it in good, and immediately got relief from the mites from hell. Once again we went through the whole cycle of lysol and washing all clothes and bedding. A day later we got a prescription for Ivermectin, an internal prescription medicine, second line doctor’s defense against scabies, and took it. Once again, I informed the doctor about this from research. Most doctors don’t know about this stuff.

    I now think I’ve defeated them. I continue to use the Diatomaceous Earth each morning after I bathe, still using the sulphur soap, three mornings now. The Ivermectin was a one shot deal. They seem to be dying, the itching continues but is getting better each day. You have to put the Diatomaceous Earth on when you are totally dry, and I have continued to apply it to hot spots during the day. It is a microscopic mineral particle, that in food grade form, you can eat, but it will dissolve in water and become ineffective against mites. It also works against bed bugs. It physically destroys the exoskeleton of insects, and they cannot develop a resistance to it. I do think the Diatomaceous Earth is very effective by itself, but you use everything you’ve got. Many other things that I tried may work for others, each bug is different, but this has been MY ordeal.

    • June Freeman says:
      3 years ago

      Thanks so much for your help. 5*

  10. Castile soap is the miracle says:
    4 years ago

    After 3-4 years of trying all sorts of unhelpful medicines and “cures”, I found that Castile soap is my miracle. I read about it online, tried and it it really works. It dissolves the ectoskeletons of these wretched things, as well as the “cement” they excrete to keep their eggs in your skin. I showered with it all over, using a scrub pad. You can use it on your scalp, and your groin without fear of pain. I had them everywhere.
    Initially, I had some bleeding and mild pain in the deep burrows, as this product was getting down in there and breaking things up. But eventually this stopped and my skin finally began to heal. I also used the straight soap like an ointment, rubbing it on any bite or burrow and leaving it there. I’d do this 5-6 times a day. Never irritated my skin. Even areas that had healed over that still had hard bumps of bug waste under my skin have dissolved with direct soap on spot treatment. This stuff has saved my life.
    The other thing that really helped was soaking my bedding and clothes in salt water. No amount of washing or heat was having any effect at all. I used 2 lbs. of salt in a regular size load, warm or hot water, soaked for about 30 min. and then washed. Those damn bugs are finally gone. I also sprayed the carpet with salt water. . Soaking in it helped me too, but the Castile soap works fast, in the shower. And then I just carried it around with me, rubbing some in whenever I felt that itch that won’t stop. I felt like it got down into the burrow very fast, faster than the salt soaks.
    I hope anyone reading this gets this soap asap. I don’t work for them. I just want to help anyone who is suffering the way I did. There is hope, this really works. And it can be used safely on children thank goodness! Small new bites are gone in a day. The deeper burrows take some time, be consistant, wash all over and spot treat. No poisons, great relief. Not expensive. Good luck to all.

  11. Ana says:
    4 years ago

    Thanks for sharing this! Helpful!

  12. Hater for says:
    4 years ago

    Tried everything I had access to like the vinegar and plants around my area and not a sight of improvement. Even Tea tree oil . I don’t know what next . Contracted this infection from primary school and I am now getting my associates degree and low and behold they are still present . All the while I was wondering what I had until today I finally found out what it was and will now give this thing a better fight

  13. P.M.Moore says:
    4 years ago

    Ihave struggled for three months with this parasite.I am 64 and celibate and shower twice a day so am baffled as to where I picked this parasite up.Its awful and demoralising and affects one psychologically.MY GP has now ordered Ivermectin and had never heard of it.The lotion burns and endless washing of everything is a real pain but has to be done.It affects rich or poor or ordinary like me.GP said just bad luck and could be just a handshake with a stranger.
    All comments really helpful and will try neem oil and diam earth today.
    Thankyou all sufferers and good luck.

  14. Laura Johnson says:
    4 years ago

    After contacting these horrible, horrible creatures. My son and I have used everything the doctors prescribed and nothing worked. I did a little digging on my own and discovered (the first time) that by mixing 7-dust and Equate body moisturizing cream, making a paste works very well on calming itch and killings mites.
    That was about 3 months ago. Just last week I started running very high fevers and noticed the same itchy feeling I had had earlier. I immediately went to my 1st remedy, it calmed the itching, but not like before. I have Neem oil that I purchased from Asian store it helps but not sure if it is killing the things or not. I have sprayed more cans of RID and Lysol till I am sick of smelling them. Washed everything in the house like they tell you to do.
    I am considered low income,, so purchasing some of the things they tell you to buy is out of the question for me. I think I am going to try Helpful’s remedy. I do have those items in stock, so if anyone has any other home remedies let me know please. Will post if this plan works… Thanks, ITCHING in SC

  15. Trish says:
    4 years ago

    Whatever you do, don’t take the Cheyenne pepper bath. I used about 1/4 cup of Cheyenne pepper and probably stayed in the tub 20 minutes at the most. When I got out I was burning from the inside out. I sat in a tub of cold water twice, took a cold shower and it still did not stop the burning sensation. Although, I must say I’m no longer itching.

  16. Sher says:
    3 years ago

    I use kerosine oil on my finger and it easy the itching and venigar as well. Let the kerosine oil soak for about 20 mins and wash hands.

  17. Lucas Muller says:
    3 years ago

    After using Ivermectin and Permethrin for 5 months and spend a lot of money I finally figured out something much cheaper and efficient. Sulfur ointment 10%. You have to apply it in your whole body for 3 consecutive nights. You can buy it on Walgreens or Walmart without a doctor´s prescription. You will spend around 12 dollars for the whole treatment. Vinegar is also very effective. I also recommend Tea tree oil. Remember to put your sheets, blankets, pillows in the drying machine every day. And also put your clothes in the drying machine BEFORE to wash your clothes in the washing machine.

  18. Itching says:
    2 years ago

    My husband contracted. Scabies from a bathroon, we think! On his hands & fingers. Doctors don’t know what it is. We finally diagnosed it ourselves. I for it on my legs first & then armed. I put everything I knew on it. Finally ice cubes to kill the pain . it was very hot so it melted ice very fast, but would stop itching! We have now found these recomendations & have used vinegar,which helps but must kill them now! Wish us luck. I do know it will be a lo,ng haul.

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