Category: Remedies for Scabies

The reason behind your intense itch causing sleepless nights might be scabies. Scabies is a condition that occurs when a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis makes small tunnels under your skin. It causes rashes to develop, which appear as small bumps or pimples. It is a common condition in tropical and crowded regions. One might…

The correct management and course of action for scabies will be explained to you by your doctor. However, the following signs indicate that there is a need for course correction and you should revisit your doctor in case:  If you have a concerning side effect from the prescribed medicine or condition.  If the symptoms of…

The intense itch associated with scabies might leave you scouring for home remedies for scabies all over the internet. We have a few possible home remedies for scabies that might help soothe the irritation. You can try a few of these natural home remedies for scabies and choose the one that best suits you.   1.…

Early symptoms of scabies (rash and bumps) can appear on the skin four to six weeks after being infected. The rash develops slowly over weeks to months. Some of the symptoms by which you can recognise scabies are as follows:  A rash with small bumps that looks like pimples.  Sometimes, the bumps might get infected as…

A tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis causes scabies. The tiny mites make burrows or tunnels under the skin, leading to small itchy bumps on the skin. Scabies can affect anyone. However, people are more prone to scabies in the following conditions:  Elderly individuals, especially those who live in nursing homes with poor hygiene.  People live in…

Do you have a rash that is so itchy it wakes you up from sleep? Or is your child crankier than usual from lack of sleep at night due to itching? If yes, you should look for rashes with small bumps on the body as they might indicate scabies. If one of the family members…