{"id":32211,"date":"2013-06-13T09:25:48","date_gmt":"2013-06-13T16:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/uncategorized\/scabies-and-lice\/"},"modified":"2022-09-29T03:53:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T10:53:54","slug":"scabies-and-lice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/childs-health\/scabies-and-lice\/","title":{"rendered":"Scabies and Lice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Various skin conditions can cause an itchy rash to appear, and Scabies is one of those conditions. \u00a0Scabies is a skin infestation that is the result of a burrowing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/mites\/\">mite<\/a> called Sarcoptes scabiei. \u00a0The itching and rash will occur wherever the mite burrows in the skin. \u00a0Scabies is a contagious skin condition that can easily spread through close personal contact. \u00a0It is a fairly common condition that affects millions of people around the world every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Scabies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a person is exposed to the Scabies mite, it can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to experience symptoms. &nbsp;If the person has had Scabies before, it will take about 1-4 days for symptoms to arise. &nbsp;The common symptom is a pimple-like rash that is itchy, especially at night. &nbsp;The most common places that the rash occurs&nbsp;in kids are the head, face, neck, hands, and soles of the feet. &nbsp;Adults can experience the rash on the wrist, elbow, armpit, nipples, penis, waist, buttocks, or between the fingers. Common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Itchy, bumpy rash on the skin<\/li><li>Sores (these will occur if the person keeps scratching the rash)<\/li><li>Thin burrow tracks (which are made up of blisters on the skin)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Scabies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scabies mite is microscopic and can&#8217;t be seen with the naked eye. &nbsp;When the female mite burrows beneath the skin, she makes a tunnel in which she lays her eggs. &nbsp;After the eggs hatch&nbsp;they head to the skin&#8217;s surface, where they mature, multiply, and spread to other areas of the body or other hosts via close physical contact. &nbsp;Common causes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Physical contact with an infected person<\/li><li>Sharing clothes or bedding with an infected person<\/li><li>Weakened immune system<\/li><li>Sexual intercourse<\/li><li>Daycare centers or schools (because many germs and viruses get passed around in these places)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Remedies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Because intense itching is a common symptom for people with Scabies, a <strong>cold soak<\/strong> can provide relief and stop you from itching, which can spread the virus. \u00a0If itching is uncontrollable, try placing an ice pack on the affected area. \u00a0This will only provide temporary relief as the cold helps to numb the area.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/neem-oil\/\"><strong>Neem oil<\/strong><\/a> has been known to kill Scabies mites, and it also prevents their ability to grow and continue populating. \u00a0It is a botanical pesticide that contains antibacterial and antifungal properties, which help to eradicate bacteria that is in the skin. \u00a0Massage neem oil to the affected area and wait a few minutes before taking a bath. \u00a0Continue doing this once a day for a couple weeks to prevent the infection from spreading.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/cayenne-pepper\/\"><strong>Cayenne pepper<\/strong><\/a> can help alleviate the pain associated with Scabies. \u00a0The active ingredient, capsaicin, helps reduce pain when applied to the skin. \u00a0You can mix 1 cup of cayenne pepper in a lukewarm bath and soak in it until the water gets cold. \u00a0Make sure not to get the water in your eyes as the pepper will cause your eyes to burn. \u00a0Do this once a day until Scabies is gone.<\/li><li>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/turmeric\/\"><strong>turmeric<\/strong><\/a> has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, it can help relieve the symptoms of Scabies. Take 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and mix it with a few drops of fresh lemon juice to make a thick paste. Rub this paste on the affected area, leave it on for an hour, and then wash it off with lukewarm water. \u00a0Do this every day until you see improvement.<\/li><li>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/coconut-oil\/\"><strong>coconut oil<\/strong><\/a> is an incredible moisturizer and\u00a0has antimicrobial properties, it can help reduce the symptoms of Scabies if applied to the affected area(s). \u00a0For best results, mix a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/store\/ingredient_search.html?ingredient=Coconut+Oil&amp;id=266#containing\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"25\" title=\"Herbal products containing Coconut Oil\">coconut oil<\/a> with a few drops of either tea tree oil, clove oil, neem oil, rosemary oil, or anise seed oil. \u00a0The combination of coconut oil and one of these oils can help prevent further infestation and aid in the elimination of the virus.<\/li><li>Because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/aloe-vera\/\"><strong>aloe vera<\/strong><\/a> has anti-inflammatory properties, it is commonly used to reduce the symptoms of Scabies. Applying the aloe vera to the affected area(s) helps to restore your skin&#8217;s pH balance and relieve itching and irritation. \u00a0Like coconut oil, aloe vera also has moisturizing and antimicrobial properties.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/onion\/\"><strong>Onion<\/strong><\/a> can be a beneficial remedy because it contains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/tag\/quercetin\/\">quercetin<\/a>, which can help soothe the skin. \u00a0The sulfur compounds, in combination with the quercetin, can help eradicate the Scabies mite and help prevent the infection from spreading. \u00a0Take an onion, blend it, and apply the juice to the affected area. \u00a0Leave this on for a couple hours. \u00a0Rinse every couple hours and continue to reapply the juice. Do this until symptoms subside.<\/li><\/ul>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scabies are tiny and they burrow into the skin to produce intense itching, which tends to be worse at night. 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