Eliminating Scabies

What kills Scabies instantly? Unfortunately, nothing can overcome the Scabies Mite instantly.

There is no single answer however there are definite actions you can take that will speed up your recovery and get you scabies free quickly.  What kills scabies fast is usually a combination of treatments both natural and home remedies together with a broad spectrum antibiotic,  a doctor prescribed solution or lotion.

Let’s review some of the best treatments out there, that will make you scabies free in as short a time as possible.

Rosemary oil combined with Clove oil:

If you are looking for a natural application, a combination of Rosemary oil and Clove oil is an effective solution. These oils battle scabies on their own however it is when they are combined where the process has stronger antimicrobial properties.  Rosemary oil on its own will decrease pain and it will prevent the possibility of secondary infection while Clove oil has strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Oral Ivermectin:

Ivermectin is prescribed by your doctor. In small, medically prescribed, quantities it is perfectly safe for human ingestion while it is extremely deadly for mites. As it name suggests you take it my mouth, it enters your bloodstream where the mites eat it and it will incapacitate them and eventually kill them. Best course of action would be to combine it with a natural soother for the itching and rashes on your skin.

Permethrin Cream:

Permethrin cream is the go to prescription of most doctors when battling scabies. It is applied topically on the skin where it will get absorbed and kill the mite. It is very important to do at least two treatments since it won`t dispose of the eggs in the first application. It will handle all adult mites on the first application and then it should be applied again in a few days (after the eggs have hatched). Permethrin cream is not able to penetrate the eggs as they are too well protected and resilient in that form, that is why a follow up application is required.

All medications on and treatments must be done in conjunction with detailed cleaning and vacuuming of your house in order to prevent the possibility of re-infestation and to reduce the likelihood of the infestation of others in the household.

Generally for an infestation to occur direct exposure is required so it is best to reduce physical contact keeping all contact to a minimum until the patient is all clear.

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Almost just as important as treating your body when diagnosed with scabies is cleaning your house or home environment.

If you don’t eliminate the scabies’ mites and eggs from for surroundings, then you will never eliminate them from your body. I have read some places that say eggs can only survive up to a week off of a human body, but I’m not convinced. I think they can survive much longer and even survive a washing machine cycle if it isn’t done properly.

Here are some steps to follow when you need to eliminate scabies mites and eggs from your home environment.

Steps to Clean Your Surroundings

1. Your Bed– This will often have the highest number of scabies’ and mites and eggs. Since the itching is usually severe at night, you have no doubt spread the eggs everywhere with your hands and fingernails. Wash your sheets in hot water and dry them in a hot dryer. Put your pillows and big blankets in plastic bags and keep them sealed for at least a month. If you live in a place where hot water or dryers aren’t available, you may have to wash your bedding with insecticidal soap. Tea tree oil can also be used.
2. Your Clothes– These can also be heavily contaminated. Wash everything in hot water and dry with a hot dryer. Things that can’t be washed can be dry cleaned or placed in a sealed plastic bag for at least a month. Again washing in insecticidal soap may be necessary if hot temperatures can’t be used where you live.
3. Your Bath Towels– Wash these in hot water and use bleach if they are white. Dry on high heat. Again use insecticidal soap if necessary. Throw away anything you use to bathe or shower with ie. sponges, luffa’s etc.
4. Vacuum– With a hepa filter vacuum, go over all surfaces including mattress, rugs, carpets, furniture, bare floors etc.
5. Kid’s toys– If your kid has been infected with scabies, it’s important that you wash all their plastic toys with hot water and bleach. Any soft toys need to be washed in the washing machine as described above or also sealed in a plastic bag.

Conclusions

I know all of this cleaning seems like hard work, but you’ll be glad you made the effort because this is a huge step in making sure scabies doesn’t return. Also as an added precaution, during treatment wash your towels, sheets, and clothes after each use.

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