{"id":555,"date":"2024-01-19T22:45:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T22:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifewithoutscabies.com\/?p=555"},"modified":"2024-01-19T22:45:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T22:45:12","slug":"100-practical-tips-for-scabies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifewithoutscabies.com\/100-practical-tips-for-scabies\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Practical Tips for Scabies Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is a lot to know when it comes to treating scabies mites<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Not only is there a lot to know about Scabies, but there is also a lot of questionable advice to sift through online about treating the dreaded mites. Just browse the Topix scabies forum for some examples of this.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of people on these forums and online that bring misguided, highly emotional advice to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n

While there is a good deal of helpful info available, there is also some BS you need to sift through. And if you are new to this whole thing it’s really hard to discern what is good or bad advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related:<\/span> How to Get Rid of Scabies at Home Fast<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

I know it took me forever to get a good grasp on understanding scabies, but by the end of it, I could see clearly what works and what doesn’t.<\/span><\/p>\n

So without further ado, here are 100 tips for dealing with scabies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip #1) Be sure you actually have scabies.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before freaking out too much you should check out the Google Image search for Scabies<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not pretty, but really take a look and discern whether those physical signs match up with yours. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are other potential problems you are having such as eczema, ringworm, bird mites, Morgellons, impetigo, drug reactions, contact dermatitis… etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

The most telltale sign is the track marks (repeated dotted lines). If you have those then you know you’re in for it.<\/p>\n

Tip #2) Avoid spreading Scabies from person to person (it’s easy to spread)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some doctors will tell you that Scabies can only be contracted from close and continuous physical contact. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is definitely not true.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every time an infested person touches something – anything – there is a chance they are leaving behind mites that someone else could pick up.<\/span><\/p>\n

A glass, a remote, clothes, a computer, a cell phone, a water bottle, a doorknob… the list goes on. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can get infested that easy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just touch one of those things and you could be picking up scabies.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you are now that infested person please be very cautious. You don’t want to spread this.<\/p>\n

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will bleach kill my scabies?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tip #3) On using bleach for Scabies (bleach baths)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bleach baths are often recommended online for scabies treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes even healthcare professionals will recommend it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, bleach baths will not cure you<\/strong> of scabies. In helping hundreds of people I’ve yet to hear it having enough positive effects to warrant it’s use.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, if you use bleach you’re likely to cause yourself even further skin damage. If severely overused bleach can be absorbed in enough quantity to cause internal damage.?<\/span><\/p>\n

I recommend that you entirely avoid using bleach for scabies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use effective treatments to cure your scabies (ivermectin & permethrin) and natural remedies to soothe your skin and reduce itchiness.<\/p>\n

Tip #4) Natural Remedies will not cure you of scabies.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Not on their own at least.<\/p>\n

Take a look below at this photo from the <\/span>scabies photos page<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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As you can see, scabies mites like to travel underneath the skin, often well below the surface layers. <\/span>This where they make their nests and lay their eggs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because the mites are so protected they can nullify the potency of most recommended natural remedies (think clove oil, diatomaceous earth etc.)?Even if they are powerful enough to kill many mites it is highly unlikely that they will reach the very well protected eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n

?<\/span>I’ve made a video addressing this <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some natural treatments that are not likely to cure you are:<\/span><\/p>\n