| Scabies is a skin disease caused by microscopic | | | | over-the-counter lice creams are not the same as the |
| organisms called mites. These are burrowed deep | | | | medications for mites. You would need something |
| within the surface of the skin and could be transmitted | | | | which is typically 5% in strength. At the same time as |
| from one host to another through direct skin contact. | | | | these creams are effective enough, they would still |
| According to the myth, scabies could be passed on | | | | cause a lot of discomfort to the infected individual |
| due to unhygienic condition, which is certainly not true. | | | | during the healing process. The killed mites would still |
| Scabies could occur to anyone, regardless of the age | | | | remain under the skin and cause allergic reactions. |
| or the gender. Although clean environments would | | | | The holistic approach to treat the mites would be to |
| restrict the spread of the condition to the other parts, it | | | | apply the tea tree oil on the affected areas. It would |
| would not help to eliminate the mites completely. | | | | be ideal to soak the affected parts in a bath tub filled |
| As far as the treatment options for scabies are | | | | with warm water and about 15-25 drops of tea tree oil. |
| concerned, the physicians usually prescribe a pesticide | | | | You may also apply the tea tree oil directly on the |
| cream, which is to be applied on the body from the | | | | affected areas to reduce the itch. A paste of turmeric |
| neck to the toe. It has to be remembered that | | | | and neem would also be highly effective for scabies. |