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Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Flaca_t (Atlanta, Georgia) on 09/20/2009
I spent the night at my male friends house on Labor Day Sept 5,. Showered, slept in his pj's. Did sleep 2 more nights, 9th, 12th. No intimacy but kissing. On Mon, Sept.14, he calls and says that he has scabies and that I gave it to him. He went to the DR on Mon and got premetrin. Tells me he started itching on or about Aug 25. I immediately looked up the condition. AND came to this site. Based on my reading, he had to have been infected at the barest minimum of 1 week prior to his itching. I had no symptoms- no itching, saw no bugs. I washed my linen, secured my clothing from my visits to him.
Bathed in H202 and seemed to be fine.
Realized that I would get them also but didn't go to DR. Today, I saw 2 little black bugs, and I have what could be bites. DISTRESS- have appointment on Sept 23 for well women stuff.
QUESTIONS: IS THIS TOO SOON? DO I NEED SORES? IS THERE A BLOOD TEST? Just went to the store to get borax, H202 and citris mouth wash.
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Stephan Toth (London, United Kingdom) on 09/20/2009
Hi,
Sorry to hear your dilema, its simply a case better safe than sorry. Get a bottle or tube of incetacidal head lice treatment from your pharmacy and treat your whole body covering every bit of skin area. Pay attention to skin folds, hairy bits and nails leave it on for a full 24 hours and then shower and wash your hair normally. To be absolutely safe repeat the treatment after four to five days.
Kind regards,
Stephan Toth
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Hedi (Cheynne, Wy) on 09/21/2009
I have read every one of the cures listed on here. I do not have a bath tub to soak in, so how can I get cured of these horrendous ailment with just a shower? Any suggestions?
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Jane (Detroit, Michigan) on 10/11/2009
where can you buy sulfur powder?
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Love (north carolina) on 11/21/2021
Hello, How long did it take the sulfur to work? and How did your mother clean everything? Please help
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Kim (Eau Claire, Wi Usa) on 04/15/2011
can u put this on your head and face too?? I have been suffering with these dam things for about 6-7 weeks thanks to my neice!!! And have already done the perscrip. 3 times and my chidren will do the second does of cream tonight 4/14/11. please someone let me know asap....
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Dianna (Houston, Tx) on 04/16/2011
i wouldn't put the hydrogen peroxide on your hair. It will bleach you hair. when I was a kid we would do this to get 'blond' hair.
you can use borax alone on your hair and it will do a similar thing.
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Soccer From Cali (Sylmar, California) on 04/07/2012
Hey, I had this problem for over d months didnt know wat it was the itching kept getting worse every day noticed red spot kept coming more everyday.. After I couldnt take it I showed my moms ma ribs my back ma legs so she took me emergency into the hospital. They gave me that five percent creme. I tried it they say it will all b gone in three weeks. I waited one week I saw sum improvement but I wasnt satisfied so I tried that bleach bath but I kinda mest up. I actually showered and had a spray bottle in my hand I over did it wit the bleach on the bottle. I might of put too much bleach- it really burn but I took it just to get rid of these creatures ma skin got lil worse so the next night I decided to put the creme again which was yesterday and last night I finally got sum sleep. I dont know if it was cause of the bleach or the creame but I sure do it keeps getting better I sware besides embarrasing this is by far the worst thing ever happend to me since I play soccer. I'm shy to take my shirt in front of people cause of the bites in my stomach I have nice abs and I cant show off. I'm only tweenty four yrs old.
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Soccer (Sylmar, California) on 04/08/2012
hey I had this problem for over d months didnt know wat it was the itching kept getting worse every day noticed red spot kept coming more everyday.. After I couldnt take it I showed my moms ma ribs my back ma legs so she took me emergency into the hospital. They gave me that five percent creame I tried it they say it will all b gone in three weeks I waited one week I saw sum improvement but I wasent satisfied soo I tried that bleach bath but I kinnda mest up I actually showered and had a spray bottle in ma hand I over did it wit the bleach on the bottl I might of put too much bleach it really burn but I took it just to get rid of these cratures ma sking got lil worse so the next night I decided to put the creame again wich was yesterday and last night I finally got sum sleep I dnt know if it was cause of the bleach or the creame but I sure do it keeps getting better I sware besides embarrasing this is by far the worst thing ever happend to memmmsince I play soccer im shy to take ma shirt in front of peoplr cause of the bites in ma stomach I have nice abbs and I cant show off im onlytweenty four yrs old
General Feedback
Posted by Snubian (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on 09/01/2009
Hello, formerly panicked in Philly here. Wanted to share with my fellow comrades. One, purchase lice/egg and killer and spray down your carpets and bedding and furniture to kill scabie mite. I was told by a pharmacist that it works just as well on killing the scabbie mite. Second, if your itching like crazy and you feel them everywhere on your body but you have no new bumps on tracks then there is more than a good chance that you are suffering a form of post traumatic stress as I was. This is not far fetched because the experience of this mite is so horrific that it may take some time until you accept that its really over. It took me 3trips to the E.R. and my final trip to the dermatologist (today) to convince me that there was nothing crawling all over me. I left a inchoherent, grammatical mess of a post on this site lastnight because as I typed I felt the creepy crawlies all over me. It was all in my head. Period. I sprayed the house down with the Rid lice killer just to be on the safe side. To those who REALLY are going through it, you have my deepest sympathies and prayer. DON'T DO YOURSELF BODILY HARM!!! Keep fighting and eat plenty of garlic to fight off possible infection. I endured the anguish of this creepy critter and understand. GOD BLESS YOU.
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Buggie Mom (St. Louis, Mo) on 09/01/2009
So have the scabies come back? I am on day 2 of my soaks of borax. Earlier today, I found 2 dead tiny bugs in my bra after a horrible itching fit. Should I really be able to see these mites or do we have some other mite????
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Shirley (Perth, Western Australia, australia) on 12/02/2009
Where can I buy borax here in perth australia? i seacrhed the net and find one but it is used as disinfectant and for household cleaning. Is it safe to use? Please help!!!! I have this scabies for two weeks now and I used the cream twice... still itching... and I still have tons of little blisters(pimple-like) all over my body especially arms and abdomen.I like to try the borax and peroxide but I don't know where to buy the right one.. is the disinfectant type can do?
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Fuck Scabies (Pasadena, Ca) on 12/29/2012
Garlic fresh crush not diced in bath, take garlic pils open and like vit e oil run on body odorless n eat as much. parasites (all) hate garlic
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Fran (Washington) on 08/10/2015
I need to begin scabies bathing treatment - but I am confused by all the different amounts and strengths of borax, hydrogen peroxide, bleach, etc. that others report success with:
2 C. borax, 1 C. 3% hydrogen peroxide, etc.
1 C. borax, 1 C. 35% hydrogen peroxide, etc.
Immerse hair 10 min.?
Can you give basic amounts to start with in hot bath - duration 30 minutes?
DMSO, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Sarah (Tyler, Texas) on 08/09/2009
I have a question about your DMSO and hydrogen peroxide treatment. I have heard that Dmso smells like garlic gone bad . Would really like to try it. We are at the point where we are almost cured ...but not quite. My boyfriend insist that he does not have them becsuse he does not itch and I have to throw a fit to get him to do a neem, lavender,orange, and tea tree whole body shampoo every other day. So I doubt I could get him to try something that smells worse. Thanks for your efforts.
DMSO, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Cynthia (Sacramento, Ca) on 10/21/2009
Where can you find DMSO? I would like to try this.
DMSO, Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Janet (FL) on 08/12/2022
How long did you leave the spray on your body? Did you take a shower afterwards or just dry off with a towel or just let it soak in? I just tried it as well and I kept it on for just a couple minutes cause I didn't know how it would react on my body so then I rinsed off with hot water.
Neem
Posted by Karlakkntx (Dallas, Tx) on 04/14/2011
I bought neem, tea tree today but need the clove I guess.. Which oil do you use as the base and how do you mix it? I used olive oil and tea tree equal parts just a bit ago for 30 minutes on my son, then dropped 20 drops of neem in his bath, then he soaked for 20 minutes and washed with a sulfer soap.. This is the most relief hes had since last Thursday when we discovered it... Thanks for any info you can give..
General Feedback
Posted by Cindy D (Greenville, Texas) on 07/03/2009
Scabies. OMG! This has me so depressed! To hear that some people have had these for a year? My boyfriend lives in sandy soil and I first thought it was sand fleas. Boy was I wrong. He stays in motels for work and I truly believe this is where it came from! I am embarrassed to tell him. But I will tonight. We have not seen each other for a month so I wonder what he will think. This has been going on for about a month now. It's driving me insane, but I finally went to the Dr. and he prescribed Eurax cream rubbed over entire body and left on for 48 hours (no bath). It's gross! I think my house is infected so tonight I intend to go on a cleaning mission. I have leather couches and when you sit on them you can feel the mites jumping you. What to do there? I think my mattress is infested as well. I have sprayed with bleach. Also is there anything I can put in my steam cleaner to help kill these creeps? I itch constantly at work and am afraid and embarassed that my coworkers will get it! I need to do something in my office without drawing notice. I have gotten some really good info from this site and will try whatever! Thanks guys soooo much. It makes you feel so unclean.
General Feedback
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 06/14/2012
Orange oil: I am using orange oil today. I put it on after I had a bath (with tea tree and coconut oil in it :) ), and used coconut oil as the carrier. It smells SO good. SO much better than some of the more smelly remedies. Orange with clove oil smells like Christmas omg just use a carrier oil like coconut, almond or olive bc clove oil is extremely strong. I got mine online from the big vitamins company that starts with a P, buy 2 get 3 free. It is definitely keeping them quiet and smells yum.
Borax, Boric Acid, Washing Soda
Posted by Umathr (Rockville, Md. Usa) on 03/30/2011
I was using all those things but now I just use sulfur soap and I hope it works. It seems to be working.
Neem
Posted by Fiona (Auckland, Nz) on 10/26/2009
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I am pretty sure I have scabies - intense drive me mad itching - worse when hot, in bed after eating hot food etc. Also had prickles, hives feeling - wondered if I had prickly heat. Bought some Eurax took away the prickles. Just showered with neem oil and this has taken the itch off. I still have a feeling of heat under the skin, get hive bumps now and then.
I am also convinced that my alopecia is mite related. Bit of my eyebrow fell out. I rubbed some eurax on it and it dried up and went all crusty! I get these pimples in my hair then it falls out. ANYONE with scabies also experiencing hairloss?
I'm gonna keep up the neem. I can feel my lymph get stressed out from all the scratching!!
EC: Note: Eurax is a prescription lotion used for scabies.
Neem
Posted by Phil (Dearing, Ga, USA) on 10/26/2009
Skin Rashes can be very difficult to figure out. It could possiably be mites, parasites, nano tech. But one thing I would like to draw attention to is the CANDIDA YEAST connection. You could possiably have a CANDIDA RASH associated with yeast over growth and LEAKY GUT syndrome. Ted, speaks of this on the candida page.
I read some where on the world wide web. Can't remember where. But, this person wrote in and asked if they might have this parasite or mite infection and describe the white pimple bumps and rash... The person who answered the question on the website said it sounded to them as if the person was actually suffering from a CANDIDA RASH.
Like I said, Skin rash can be caused by one or many things.
I think,Ted even says some where here, That long after the parasites or mites are gone the Mycoplasma, nano-bacteria and candida still remain.
Check out all these Earth Clinic pages on Mycoplasma, nano-bacteria, parasites, mites and candida!
Hope this helps all battling SKIN disorders!
Neem
Posted by Tricia (Ireland) on 10/26/2009 84 posts
Fiona, I'd agree with Phil on this one. Either go show your rash to your pharmacist or google images of skin rashes to see if you can match it. If it is a fungal infection and you treat it as mites you could get a lot worse or vice versa. Scabies tends to be very obvious because of the tracks that they leave in the skin. Demodex mites tend to be in the face (rule of thumb but not an actual rule). I don't know much about nano insects. But fungal infections can take on a few different forms. Intolerance to chemicals in your clothes and laundering and personal hygiene might also be worth taking into consideration.
Neem
Posted by Fiona (Auckland, New Zealand) on 10/28/2009
Thank you both, I will look up the candida info. Neem is helping, not so 'hot' feeling today. I just shower with about 10 drops in water and rub it all over. I looked up on net and found a scabies picture that looks like mine but doesn't have the inflammation underneath. Mine has inflammation as well. I have what look like red bands around my wrists. Sometimes I get these lines on inside of legs - they look like stiration marks - like the nerves have burnt through in lines - is that a track? I will be seeing my dermatologist soon as well. I sometimes wonder if it's my nerves when stressing over hair falling out!?
Red Wine Spray
Posted by William Dasher (Perth, W.A , Australia) on 06/13/2009
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Has anyone studied Scabies habits. These creatures are very small and can go wherever they like when you apply any lotion etc. They are fond of getting under the eyelids, you should be able to feel them itching their way in and can stay there for hours. To stop infection from bacteria introduced by the insect some eyedrops recommend by a Pharmacist may be able to help .With the eyedrops in the eye you should feel the insects leave.
Have a plastic bottle 500ml with a trigger sprayer filled with a medium red wine 10.5% alcohol or better and spray all over the body. Keeping eyes closed a light spray to shut eyes will not hurt.Scabies will hide in all places so you will have to use your imagination.
The shower is a good place while doing this. Leave it on for as long as you feel comfortable with and then shower off. I have found this method to work very well with red wine a little more effective than the white. A cheap inexpensive four litre cask of medium red wine will be more than enough if you do not drink it.Having said that please do not drink too much of the cure.
Red Wine Spray
Posted by Ivory Coast (Loco, Ca) on 01/06/2010
★★★☆☆WORKED TEMPORARILY
ONE NIGHT I WAS ITCHING SO BAD, I GRABBED A BOTTLE OF RED WINE AND POURED A LITTLE IN A SMALL GLASS. I BEGAN DABBING IT ON. IT STUNG A LITTLE AT FIRST BUT IT DID RELIEVE THE ITCHING. I DIDN'T GET CURED THOUGH. AT LEAST I HAD A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.
Red Wine Spray
Posted by Wantemgone (Tn) on 04/07/2015
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So red wine works and kills these monsters? I've done all the cleaning on what these threads say except the steam which I cant afford! I got a dog and got lucky with myvet they took my word and started her on revolution ive took the hot bath the suanas...ive applied TTO bleach periode and avc! My problem is I thought I had it licked but my dog seems to b acting up in the nights and now I am again aftr 2 months im really low on money and havent tried the borax and dont even know where to get it only thing I can think of was a person came over and they never shower but I seen them itching so now makes me wonder if I was cured or reibfested myself? So upset can anybody plz help with a cheapwr method so far ive only got a few raised spot that look like mosquite bites with itches luckily no wiggles yet however I have foundthose brown specks on my belly when they had been clearing up andvmy vet told me scabies in dogs r different than humans tht is very rare tht a mite from dog get on us so they cant produce I got sle lupus my skin is so dry plzhelp just cant handle this nitemare thank u for listening and god bless each good luck to all.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Shenora (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 01/06/2010
Hi,may I ask you what kind of bleach you used?...Please e-mail me at
[email protected] am desparate for help!...Thank-you
Bleach and Water
Posted by Jb (Buffalo, Ny) on 07/28/2010
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Bleach can irritate your skin even more and is probably less dangerous to the mites than other chemicals which aren't as toxic to humans. My most effective solution to this problem was to treat my dog with flea treatment that contains Imidacloprid coupled with Permethrin (only 1 or 2 brands contain these, check carefully). She sleeps on the floors, my bed, my couch, unconsciously treating my entire house, and every time I pet her I probably get exposed a little too. Then naturally, obsessively wash bedding in the hottest water possible, add an extra shower a day, change clothes as frequently as you can.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Jody Farar (Il ) on 06/08/2018
What were the portion you used for each? What kind of aloe did you use?
I have tried bleach bath alone but hasn't worked.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Kelley (Sandy Springs, Ga) on 03/22/2011
I started using the Peroxide Bleach and Water last night. Amazing that I noticed a difference right away and I will be using this again tonight. I am also using the Steam and Vac to sanitize the carpets while I vacuum each night, I spray my bed each night with the 1 to 3 parts solution let it air dry as I vacuum. Each morning I strip the bed linens and place them in a plastic bag to bring them out of my room so I don't transport any across the house and straight to the dryer with all bed linens and pillow too. I have been wiping down everything with clorox bleach wipes. I am making sure that I place the clothing I wore that day into a plastic bag and take as hot of a shower as I can take each night and then cover myself in the solution air dry. Take the bagged clothes directly to a hot water wash and then into the dryer. Wish me luck and I will update you on my progress.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Jan (Lirpa, Philippines) on 04/08/2011
hi... I have this scab for many years. I try permtrn lotions but it didnt cure me... I have this during my highschool years, I dont know were I get this. Guys I need your help badly... Please... aaron from boise r u rely cured by bleach and water?or is there anything that you do to cure your scabs?HELP....PLS...
Bleach and Water
Posted by Rongalap (Alexandria, Va) on 06/09/2011
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I sprayed a 4/1 mixture of water/bleach on my scabies patches, and for good measure, I covered the worst areas with Saran Wrap which I left on all night. I figured it would suffacate the little buggers. A little tape kept the wrap in place. Next morning there was a noticeable improvement in the appearance and decrease in itching. Second morning was even better. I am about to do the routine for the third time tonite. This will be a Godsend if it gets rid of these critters from Hell. I also spray the bleach solution on my legs and body 2-3 times during the day. Sure hope some of you find a little relief with this approach.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Buggie (New York) on 08/28/2011
I have been infected with buggies for years. I have tried EVERYTHING and I do mean everything.
In desperation I decided to try garlic. I chop up 2 gloves of raw garlic every morning, mix with butter or olive oil and spread on bread. I am still not completely clean but 80% of the sores on my skin have disappeared and the rest are healing. Apparently the chemicals in garlic spread throughout your body. This is long term however.
Another thing is eggplant. It comes close to worming you.
Also, get a plastic bottle bidet and clean yourself with clear water after every bowel movement. Afterwards, wipe with petroleum jelly. Make sure that you are absolutely clean because that is where these buggies come from. It took me years to figure out that my own insides were the source of the problem.
Combining long term use of garlic and internal and external cleansing can reduce the miseries and give you a start in getting rid of the buggers.
Another thing that works on the sores on the skin is Vicks. Rub it in and it stops the itches and starts the healing.
I don't know how to get rid of them permanently.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Barbara (Weaverville, Nc) on 03/10/2016
Where do you get non-chlorine bleach?
Bleach and Water
Posted by A In Wilmington, Nc (Wilmington, Nc) on 11/12/2012
Three and a half months and I'm still scabies-free! The bleach and water worked. I now have another skin problem. It's itchy, but definitely not scabies. Scabies only got worse, and this comes and goes. Several of the meds I still had from scabies that never worked (Triamcinolone) are helping this, making a big difference. I think having had scabies for so long, I've developed greater sensitivity to other skin problems. I go to the doctor next week (an allergist this time).
Bleach and Water
Posted by Jimbo (Idaho) on 05/14/2015
I had scabies in 2010;they hatch out on 30 day intervals, learn how 2 time that.Doctors should no that, the 1 I had did and kept me infested to get my $$$.Yes, unfortunately most dr.s today r very unethical, so ur probably better off on ur own.My scabies turned into the norwieghan variety because I drove them off my body in a 130 degree bath.They are permithrin resistant, to the 5&10% permetrin. If you go to ace hardware&get the 38% permethrin &double the water dilution you have 19&1/2% prmethrin. I kept a spray bottle next 2 me at all times .I kept the house&bedding etc.clean, but what really got em was spontaniously spot treating with my 19% perm. Every little itch or twitch even if I had to get up at 2:oo a.m., lift the scab or bump its under&spray directly on site .It got the scabies; unfortunately they had already attracted a co-infection of bird mites to my home & it being 3.5 years I think it has progressed into morgellons now. It's only 10 or 12 dollars for a bottle that will make several gallons of treatment, spray the house, yard&septic system with the straight 38% mix.
So, if all you have is scabies, that should be all you need. I got rid of it in less than 3 months once I started doing this .Hope this cures you.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Margaret (Thornton Colo) on 01/19/2017
Lol I just love you so much, your post reminded me of that Movie "Monk", he had OCD and just by your meticulouse cleansing I do believe you were probably free from those pests since day 1 or 2. I just wanted to Thank You for your sharing and caring. You have a great yr.
Bleach and Water
Posted by Steve (Canada) on 04/23/2017
Where do you get chlorine free bleach? Confusing...
Prescription Medications
Posted by Pat (Raymond, NH, USA) on 05/19/2009
My son had a friend sleep over 2 weeks ago, and he brought a dirty blanket with him. He slept in the extra bed, but when he left I stripped the bedding and washed it in hot water and soap and bleach. I slept in there for 2 nites and started to feel itchy. I thought I had mosquito bites around my ankles, but as the days went on I noticed bites going up both legs toward my knees. Over this past weekend the boy stayed here again, no blanket this time and I asked if he or anyone in his family had bites or rashes. He called his dad and told him about it and he thought they had bed bugs a month ago. I researched the bite type marks that were like lines of bites and knew I had scabies. All day Sunday we took all blankets, bedding, etc and hot washed with bleached and hot dryer. Items that we couldn't wash (large comforters, pillows etc) we placed in large trash bags with ties and placed them all in our living room. I've read them should be bagged 7+ days.
We took out our Kirby vacuum and did all the bedding, including the bed frames, and all carpets floors, drapes etc. I called my doctor first thing on Monday and went in and they said I had scabies and prescribed Lindane lotion and said to thin cover my entire body, from neck to toes, blow dry it on my skin, then wear loose clothing to bed, and rinse the lotion off in the morning. Because this lotion is said to kill the scabies under the skin, the itch can remain up to 2 weeks, after the bugs die, they also prescibed the steroid (predesone) to lessen the itch. I had difficulty sleeping still, feeling itchy, and crawling over my lower legs. Today, I was ok til @ 3pm and the itching came back, so I applied ice, and took an antihistamine (bendryl) to lessen the itch. This worked ok. I notice if I stand a long time, my ankles get red and so don't the bites in that area, so I have been elevating my feet, when possible, with the ice bags, that helps. It's too early to tell if this lotion did actually kill the scabies under the skin. I am grossed out, but the fact my skin will heal with dead bugs underneath, so I am wondering if anyone has ever open the skin slightly and scraped them out. For those on this site that have had them for months and years, I simply can't imagine, not being able to sleep with the constant itchy, crawling sensation, I've had over the past week, never mind the psychological aspect of scouring your home and everyone in it to make sure every spec you see isn't a bug/mite. I have tweezers, plastic container with lid, and a large magnifying glass on the counter, just in case. I was sent this site today, but have read many of the comments and I've not seen any that state they have killed scabies and have not had them again, but using/doing certain steps. I've read on WebMD and other medical sites that scabies need to be treated/killed or they will continue. THe doctor told me that if they do not have a host to feed that the mite will die within 24 hrs. I don't know how they travel. My prescriptions (lotion and steroid) co-pay was only $15, so if this works and they are gone, the creepy crawlies and itching were worth me freaking out about the potential (scared the crap out of me) side effects of the lotion. Good Luck to all who are searching for the cure, and if this works and I'm done soon with the itching, I will re-post.
Prescription Medications
Posted by Sarah (Leesburg, VA) on 07/20/2009
So I am anxious now that it's been two months how it all worked out for you!!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by PR (Houston, Texas) on 04/29/2009
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth work for me in about 24 hours. I took a heaping teaspoon. Most people take a tablespoon. I stayed on the DE for a month to make sure I got all stages of the scabies. If you haven't been doing parasite cleanses I have read that you need to stay on the DE for several months to get clean. I know some people who take DE all the time. I just make it a habit to do something for parasites all the time as we can easily get reinvested. The only place on my body that the scabies didn't died fast was my hands. I read in essential oil book to use equal parts peppermint oil and rosemary oil non diluted. They didn't like this at all and were glad to leave my body.
General Feedback
Posted by Sara (Brooklyn, NY) on 04/19/2009
i have scabies and sometimes find white stuff- lke tiny grains of salt- on my skin and bedding- what is it?? thanks
General Feedback
Posted by AiBella (Mathews, Virginia) on 06/29/2009
In response to the question of what you may be finding on your skin and in your bed that resembles tiny white grains:
You could be finding one or both of 2 things...
skin cells: every thirty days your skin "cycles" (for lack of a better word) all skin cells are sloughed off and replaced by the cells beneath it. It takes approximately 30 days for your deepest dermal layer of cells to reach your epidermal layer to be discarded.
eggs and parasite corpses: the above mentioned cycle also effects anything IN your skin layers. If you try a treatment and the creatures and eggs are killed, they are still there... and you will still itch until the "remains" are cycled. As the the new skin cells are forming, they push the older cells toward the surface. The surface cells die and fall off, are washed of, and even scratched off (as is the case with scabies). When the dead scabies and their eggs reach that top layer, they are "exfoliated" with the dead skin cells.
That is why you will continue to itch even if your treatment DID kill the parasites.
It also could very well explain what you're finding on your bed.
Since you know you have scabies and are using treatments (I assume) your epidermal layers of skin may be reacting to the treatments by dying which would cause excess exfoliation (think dandruff).
It is unfortunate that you haven't been able to get rid of the parasites... it seems that not only are you dealing with the allergies to the presence of dead parasites, but the condition is perpetuated. I seriously think you should have EVERYTHING about your life checked. For example, I work at a nursing home.... THAT'S where I picked up MY hitchhiking vampire mites. A condition of a resident that has had scoriasis since she was 15 years old was ignored (nurses and doctors even argued with me about it) and she has passed it not only to me and nearly every other resident on the unit I work on, but my 2 year old and my 5 year old.
I had gotten rid of them, and then the resident got transferred from another unit to my unit and she brought them with her.
Please don't ignore scabies!!! If think you can live with the itch, that's all well and good but scabies can cause skin infections from the scratching and the fecal matter. Skin infections cause liver and kidney problems!!!!!
General Feedback
Posted by Mary (Windsor, Ontario) on 03/20/2013
Those pieces of sand can also feel like glass, I've experienced those as well as seen black dots and tiny mites, I presume its all the same crap. I've been battling this for years. I think its gone but it isn't. It just shows up in another area. Its working on my ears and causing my lobes to swell up. At one point my ear looked like it was encased in a slippery looking skin. I've tried sulpher mixed with cream, bad reaction. I use borax in bath, helps keep me somewhat free, but tons of brown age spots, which I believe are result of the horrible mite. I use pine needle oil mixed with a carrier oil and it helps, also take wild yam herb another known scabies killer. I'm going to buy the cream and apply to skin, particulary ears. And use pinesol cleaner, it really works, but, its a tiresome job, My other next purchase will be silicone cream and Results lice killer to apply to head and skin. Learned about it on British website, called Full Marks. God Bless in your endeavors and give you favour in finding freedom from this nasty menace.
Orange and Neem Oils, Borax and H2O2
Posted by Lon (Stanhope, NJ) on 04/19/2009
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In reference to "Scabies Remedy Success", posted on 4-18-09. I worded it poorly. The point was that the scabies remedy surprisingly killed the jock itch. I was using the scaby remedies to prevent him from catching them after exposure. He didn't show any signs of having scabies...yet.
EC: No, you were very clear, our mistake! Will cross-post to the Jock Itch remedies page. Since it may also cure scabies (yes?), will leave it here too.
Citrus Mouthwash
Posted by Lon (Stanhope, Nj) on 04/04/2009
in reference to the orange oil spray found at Walmart, I wouldn't use it with out diluting it a lot. I use it as a deoderizer, but if you spray more than just a little, it makes you cough, it's very strong. The directions warn that it can burn the skin. I believe I have scabies, and thought i would try adding a little to some to olive oil. I'm not sure how it will work.
Citrus Mouthwash
Posted by Thissux (Bellingham, WA) on 06/23/2009
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How long are you supposed to leave it on? If you wash your clothes in very hot water and normal detergent is that enough to kill them?
Citrus Mouthwash
Posted by Deborah (Md) on 10/17/2018
Hi, you posted about clove and coconut oil. Did you follow through and are free of scabies?
Essential Oils
Posted by Janet (Montgomery, Alabama) on 03/25/2009
Hello,
I just read your letter on the essential oils that helped with scabies. I just got some scabies from who knows where these are terrible. I am desperate to get rid of them.
I was wondering exactly how the oils worked for you. Did they kill the scabies of just help with the itching or what? And how long did it take for you to rid them?
Please write me back,
Thank you,
Janet [email protected]
Essential Oils
Posted by Griffo (Adelaide, Sa/ Australia) on 11/21/2012
Well who knows where I caught this mungrel parasite. Three weeks after returninig from a family holiday in WA I began severely itching. I became concerned and went to my doctor. As there were no signs on my hands and feet and limitted marks on my body his thought was it might be scabies. I was like WHAT! Couldnt be. I said "Give a week and see what happens". When I went back he made an appointment for me to see a leading dermatologist in SA. If it wasnt for two small sores on my penis it would have been difficult to diagnose. Yes scabies I had. YUK. That night my girlfreind and I put the cream on us from head to foot. This was about the 7th of March this year. Again we covered ourselves with the white scabies cream a week later. We cleaned everything I was in touch with. After the second sleep with cream all over us I burnt the mattress in the back yard and bought a new one. I have only just recently taken the plastic off the new mattress. 7 months later I still itch as it is the scabie debris coming out of me. It has taken 8 months I have healed sores (skin blemishes) and now only small sores on my cancer operation scar under my belly button and on a scar on my butt where I backed into an emery grinder. It is only just recent that Ive had annoying itches again so Im back to oil baths. ie.eucalyptus/tee tree and citrus. Ive been having these baths often since after we slept with the scabies cream on us. My girlfriend luckily has not been affected by the beast. I contribute this to the excessive cleaning since our cream baths. Plus my constant bathing in the above oils.
I made a mistake of NOT believing in my doctor on the first visit so literally (because of the way they breed)1000's made home under my skin. So wish I had the cream put on my body when my doctor first acknowledged I might have scabies. Please if you think you have scabies get the scabies cream to sleep with on you straight away. I learnt a big lesson. I believe I used a white tube called lycream. I used cortival for a short time to heal the many sores that I had on my body. After Cortival I used a eucalyptus/ citrus spray on the sores after a bath, it stung but didnt itch. I felt the difference between a live itch and a dead itch. If you can picture sleeping in a bed of three corner jacks (nasty aussie prickles) thats what it felt like for me. As my body is getting back to some sort of normality my only concern now are the skin blemishes. I believe because of the way my body was invaded my research and methods have helped me What can bring back skin colour in old dark scabie sores that have healed?
Essential Oils
Posted by Penolopy (Arkansas) on 05/09/2015
Try vitamin E oil to reduce discoloration/scars.
Permethrin
Posted by Kirsten (San Antonio, TX) on 03/04/2009
Scabies Treatment and Seizure: I came back from Thailand with scabies. My doctor prescribed Permethrin Cream which I used for 3 weeks in a row. Then my husband showed the signs of scabies so 10 days later we both used the Permethrin. In the 10 days I tried Tea Tree Oil as a natural substitute. After using the Permethrin for the 4th time (I informed my doctor that I had used it 3 times before). I had a seizure for the first in my life at 45. I went to ER told the doc that i had probably overdosed on Permethrin. He claimed it is a topical and disregarded that. I was sent to a neurologist who did an eeg and mri on me and both were normal. Meanwhile my armpits burn and itch and I just developed a rash and bumps on my abdomen. I called the neurologist almost in tears and he wanted to prescribe another cream Croatin or something. I declined!!!! They don't get it. I don't want to die to get rid of them. Is there an expert in this area? I looked up tea tree oil and the active ingredient is a similar makeup to turpentine and has caused seizures and death in cats. The scabies has cost me 5,000 from my insurance deductible. these medicines are dangerous and nobody cares. The neurologist thought permethrin could cause a seizure if ingested orally! Doesn't it go into our bloodstream through the skin and effect our nervous system? I am not a doctor, but it seems obvious. I don't know where to turn.
Permethrin
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 03/05/2009 392 posts
Dear Kirsten:
My findings I found is that short term use (exceeding one or more week) lead to a neurological damage in dogs as permethrin was found in the dogs blood that lead to sudden loss of appetite, vomiting and mild epileptic seizures. The most serious I found was weight loss and loss of appetite, along with general weakness. As to the tea tree oil, unfortunately I wasn't able to find any problems with its use.
The permethrin is currently assumed NOT to go through the skin, unfortunately they do go to the skin quite readily if the the carrier base are oil based or cream based and goes through the skin, as I understood, in a matter of hours. Most oil based chemicals, even including tea tree, but more so with permethrin since they damage the neurological process directly that leads to a sudden case of vomiting and then followed by a mild seizures for only permethrin, but not tea tree oil in normal usage amount. Even the person who applied it, namely me, I also got nauseated from using permethrin based dog shampoo and realized early on I had to stop use if the requirement involved the use of longer then 5 days otherwise the body can't detoxify.
In any event, there IS a way around it, since no one really is going to do anything about this issue, which I am afraid I was a bit late to know about that to save one of the dogs dying from permethrin poisoning. The dog died of a seizure a couple of years back while visiting one of my neighbors. The remedy is hydrogen peroxide 20 drops per 1 liter of water, 3% food grade. The other, that can help (within reason!) is the use of vinegar, which somehow induced vomiting (in dogs) and caused a return to normal appetite.
Unfortunately long term exposure involving heavy neurological damage has limited ability to reverse this condition, but a mild exposure can be reduced by destroying permethrin through either breathing in ozone, and/or the use of hydrogen peroxide drinks, very 2-3 hours for about a day. In the event hydrogen peroxde and/or ozone isn't available, which happens very often in third world countries, then I would settle for vinegar and baking soda remedy. Which is 2 tablespoon of vinegar plus 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (the baking soda is a bit higher here by the usual 1/4), in 1/2 glass of water taken 3 times a day. A vitamin B complex is also helpful. Granulated lecithin 1 tablespoon was also protective, as is some magnesium also.
Few people know permethrin can be absorbed by the skin and checked for its presence within an hour or so after the application. It's also true that any oil based aromatherapy has the same effect transdermally. It is one reason how bisphenol A found in cosmetic products and canned food products get into our system also. In a laboratory findings of a rat where it's stomach were shaved, and lavender oil was applied, then it was sacrificed, the scientists found the presence of lavender in their kidneys. The same is also true for the use of garlic. A fresh clove of garlic, chopped, is placed on the foot of a person. Within 30 minutes to an hour, its possible to detect the presence of garlic in a person's breath even though a person have NOT consumed the garlic. It's this reason why ADHD condition are made much worse after the use of any commercial toiletry products, especially those that contain aldehydes and ketones.
Though information is lacking, its possible to prove that through blood tests for their presence. The same is true in proving aspartame poisoning in detection of methanol content over time increases after their consumption, and given a longer period, the presence of formadehyde from their breakdown in the body system. The secret is in the blood in proving things, not expensive rat studies to prove tumor, these research can be altered, but not a blood test.
In any event, I believe hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and vitamin B complex will be most helpful. If none of those are available, permethrin are also destroyed by both UV and ozone exposure too. But their damages to neurological system maybe damaging, even in low concentration even for humans.
Ted
Permethrin
Posted by Dianna (Austin, Tx) on 03/06/2009
Orange essential oil will get rid of scabies. you can put several (10-12) drops in your bath water and also make a spray of orange oil and water in a sprayer bottle - put enough so that you can smell the orange oil. i have also used it topically by mixing it with a carrier oil (olive or coconut). it won't hurt you however to use it straight - but be careful because it can cause sun-sensitivity. also orange juice or lemon or lime juice should also work.
when my best friend had scabies and couldn't use the prescription cream and treatment from the doctor this is what she used and had immediate relief. also i was helping her apply the orange oil and i had first put some on myself (the spray) and i didn't get scabies from her.
try it it works! and it is very cheap - which is good also. you can buy orange essential oil in the health food section of your grocery oil - where you would find lavender oil. also google orange oil for scabies and they also make a commerical spray that is similar made of the inside peel of the orange - the chemical is called D'Limonene.
Permethrin
Posted by Justin (Australia) on 02/04/2018
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Hi...i have epilepsy and have used the cream and never had a seizure in that period, permetherin can be obtained cheaply thru vet supply,,,, or online...its the same stuff just be careful doing any conversion .... note the percentages ie 3% or more ...also guava leaves boiled in water and the tea applied helps with the itching....if your in usa I have sympathy for you and your greedy corporate health care system. I have removed scabies for under 50usd...good Luck and God bless
btw what God designed these creatures...i really cant understand that.
Permethrin
Posted by Ellen (GA) on 01/25/2023
When you are treating yourself for SCABBIES as well as other bugs, You also have to treat your house, car, clothes, and anywhere you have been....sit, sleep, etc. You have to treat anywhere the eggs have transferred to....floor. I hear Sulfur can be good for doing this. Look up how to do this. It sounds like you treated yourself and then got reinfected by your surroundings.
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Helpplz (Tempe, AZ) on 06/23/2009
This sounds like what i wanna try. So it is totally harmless to rub all over yourself and sleep in it? How long should i leave it on? Can it be purchased at a farmers co op or the home depot? Are you fully cured? How much should i buy? Anyone else have sucesss with this?
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Afflicted (Topeka, Kansas) on 06/02/2010
What does PJ stand for?
EC: PJ = Petroleum Jelly.
Scabies Feedback
Posted by Joyce (Los Angeles, CA) on 11/16/2008
I had two outbreaks of either a scabies mite attack or bird mite attack, but the doctor seems unable to conclusively diagnose me even after a skin biopsy and blood tests. By getting my house sprayed twice by an exterminator, cleaning the house more frequently and washing linens every day using Borax, and buying a new mattress, I have not had a third outbreak (yet). But I still have the itchy crawlies. So I am not sure if the mites are gone and that's just residual skin senstivity, or if I still have mites? If they are not biting...I hope that means they are gone.
I have isolated myself (and live alone) for the last 2 months. But my niece needs me to babysit while she goes through surgery. I am afraid I will pass whatever I have on to the baby if I still have mites.
Any good advice?
Scabies Feedback
Posted by Dot (Central Texas, US) on 01/11/2015
I hope you got better. I contracted bugs after going to the San Diego area. They went away once but came back again. Both times in the fall, October this year, late November last year. They don't bite my husband (so he says).Could be rat or bird mites, since they look for shelter from cold weather.
I saw a remedy for dog scabies from a girl that worked in a shelter. They covered the dogs in mayo. I know when my daughter was young we had to "smother" the head lice. They went away AFTER, I made my husband get the headlice treatment, same as us, even tho he claimed he did not have them. People are strange.
So this time I am having a more difficult time eradicating, but not giving up. Jesus saves! I think soaking clothing overnight will help. purchasing the steam dryer and washer, mainly to keep bugs out of them! One utube site admits the bugs in humans are epidemic and the Drs don't know what to do? It's a Channel 7 news report. Visit that, you'll realize your itchies are not the worst!
Scabies Feedback
Posted by Jazz (California) on 03/20/2018
You most certainly could pass it on. Wear surgical gloves. Change them often.
Scabies Feedback
Posted by Sarah (Monrovia, CA) on 11/12/2008
I just want to remind you guys that be careful with online products for curing scabies. and most important thing is that you should see a dermatologist and get an accurate diagnosis first. All my family members were treated with permethrine 5% twice within 10 days according to a diagnosis by a nursepractitioner. But we have more rashes. actually only myself has a few rashes before treatment with the toxic medication...But finally we found out that the rashes were allergic reaction to the medication. But we did not know and freaked out and thought we have more scabies, so we desperately searched online and bought "AllStop" for scabies on line. This product is so irritating that we all devloped rashes all over. So we went to see dermatologists and they all told us that it is allergic reaction. And they do not think we have scabies, they said we don't have any tracks!
Antibacterial Soap
Posted by Shellie (Delaware, USA) on 09/26/2008
★★★★★
I tried ___ bodywash, an antibacterial soap. It helps with any skin condition like scabies, acne, any sores that spread on body. I am unsure what I have but resembles scabies & sores people get with fibromyalgia that sometimes itch & burn & spread. What antibacterial ___ does (may be other soaps as well like safeguard my mom says helped for shingles) is peels off the swelling/sores & they are gone. Unfortunately they will come back if you dont treat with a chemical free remedy. U can do a google search to find out where to buy an inexpensive cure.
Antibacterial Soap
Posted by Renate (Jacksonville, Florida) on 02/12/2009
★☆☆☆☆
I have had scabies for about a year and tried the antibacterial soap route and it doesn't work. At least not for me. These are feisty little creatures we are dealing with and as we know the Permethrin cream doesn't work.
Antibacterial Soap
Posted by Brygivrob (Escondido, Ca) on 12/25/2009
I searched the website where I buy vitamins and herbs, and all three items you want are there. We cannot post brand or company names, so just search online supplement companies, or email me at
[email protected] and I will give you the info.
Indigo's Scabies Remedies
Posted by Liz (Winnie, TX) on 07/10/2009
It's really a bit cynical to be washing like this daily, who really has the time for this? Have you heard of the saying sometimes you can be too clean... the environment has ways of taking care of it's own, but as far as internally cleansing that really is the answer.
Peppermint Soap for Scabies
Posted by Macey (Mississauga, Ontario) on 05/29/2011
I am a single mom of one and I have been fighting the battle of scabies for months. I tried, the creams (prescription), borax (not sure I gave this enough time to work), products by dermisil, but each time I thought I was getting better the next couple of days proved me wrong with more physical signs that I was still infected:(
To give you an idea of my routine, once I wake up I strip my beds of all linens (including pillows and comforter), bring them down to the basement and put them into the dryer... I run the dryer cycle once in the morning. Then head to work. After work and put the dryer on one more time and start a load of wash that has been store in black garbage bags, vacuum the floors, wash the bath tubs and clean all toilets, mirrors, sinks, etc......
Anyways, I recently read your suggestion and I am hoping this works for me as well. After researching Dr. Bronners products I am convinced that I will keep this product in my house for a lifetime because of its multi purpose.
Can you give me an update and any tips you learnt along the way. Some days I feel like crying and it sucks that I am isolated from my family in fear that I will pass it on to them. I would never want them to go through the nightmare I am going through.
Please help me!!!
Enzymes for Scabies
Posted by D (Phoenix, AZ) on 07/16/2008
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Hello. I came upon this site hoping to find some more remedies for scabies, particularly an oral treatment. I've read through the various replies, and it looks as though some of the commenters do not have scabies, because animals cannot carry the parasite (from the numerous articles I've read anyway). Anyway, I've had them for a few years, and mostly used the lice poison found at the supermarket. It helped somewhat, but it's poison! So I looked and found a product called Lice R Gone that worked. It's an natural enzyme that eats away at their exo-skeleton. The only problem I am having is that I have them on my foot, and it's a bit difficult to get through some of the tough skin, and even one small missed are will cause an outbreak eventually. It was cheap, it smelled pleasant, and very effective. Once my foot is cleared up, I'm done! Hope you all find relief!
Hydrogen Peroxide, Zinc Oxide Ointment
Posted by Nancy (Lakeland, Florida) on 07/18/2008
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
Do NOT try this treatment! I did and ended up with bad chemical burns on my arms from the hydrogen peroxide! I do not know at this point whether I will be permanently scarred by these burns as they are still very bad over a week after trying this approach.
Thyme Essential Oil
Posted by Casey J (Perth, Australia) on 04/02/2008
★★★★★
Hi there, Using Thyme essential oil also works to relieve itches at night from Scabies. Thyme has a history of being used to treat Scabies too. Beware to get the real good quality thyme essential oil, i get mine from Young Living. The smell is strong so is the effect on the skin. may burn but its not that bad...if it stings too much - use a bit oil (Olive, sesame, any other etc) to soothe the burn if you are experiencing any of that
Enzyme Based Treatment
Posted by Tara (Ontario) on 09/27/2024
Hi just wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge with everyone. I've found that the enzyme cleaners from the Venus fly trap plant to be super effective but super expensive in Canada. I'm following up on the sea product you mention. Thx mites seem to be airborne not just on contact. We are getting infestations in Canada now. I'm in southey notary n never seen this stuff until four years ago. Yeah they are horrible I agree. I'm trying the borax/ oatmeal water in a spray mixed with been leaf tea and other essential oils like clove n peppermint smells good n non-toxic. Will try the cayanne pepper oil or tea too. Email reply is nice idea if you wish. Stay well. Best wishes and god bless. Tara in Canada
Neem Juice
Posted by JOSEPHINE (Kailua-Kona, USA) on 04/22/2007
★★★★★
Scabies appeared on my wrist just under my wrist watch band. The doctor's prescribed ointment didn't help. However the oily juice from the tiny fruit of my neem tree gave immediate painless results. After applying the juice to the infected spot for a few days the itch stopped and the spot dried up and disappeared.
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Frances (NJ) on 09/23/2024
Where to you buy the hand sanitizer and how many times should you do this thanks
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Tonya (Winona, Mn Usa) on 11/19/2010
Hi
I was diagnosed a week ago. Since then I have done two perm treatments, showered twice every day, washed linens and clothing every day. My question to you is concerning the "layers". Do you mean apply all of them one right after another? or one everyday? and you said they literally crawled off? were you serious or just making a point?
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Fact Checker ;) (USA) on 04/13/2025
Yes, you can 100% see scabies with an IPhone camera (which is as good as a microscope these days). You can see the actual mite, you can see the eggs and you can see the fecal matter around them. I work with the infectious disease department and it is a FACT that yes, you can see them. You can also see them with a naked eye if you know exactly what you're looking for. It obviously just looks like a tiny spec, but if you have been diagnosed with scabies, you know what those specs are.
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Kodik (London, Ontario, Canada) on 06/01/2011
Well, I have itchy scalp, ear (flaky too) and now in one spot on my genitals. I've been missdiagnosed before' doctors told me I have psoriasis but I knew it's not true because my husband and my niece got it too. I am so so desperate to heal it :( I can't sleep during the night:(
I probably have scabies, and right this minute I'm going to take a bath with tee tree oil and coconut to kill them. We are washing the bedding EVERY DAY due to obsession.
I hope I have something I can get rid of.
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Cateyesinok (Tulsa, Ok) on 08/18/2011
I'd have to agree as I've contracted them through my dog having mange and doctors, vets, internet says you cannot see them.. Perhaps her child had lice, I KNOW you can see those as my nieces and nephew had them years ago and some were pretty darn big..
I'm currently treating my dog for sarcoptic mange with lime sulfur dip and myself with lice shampoo as none of the remedies on here has worked for my dog or myself. :( I tried the borax and peroxide and my dog screamed and it did help her belly a tiny bit but she is still fully infested.. I did the borax on myself and no go either.. I've tried vinegar, bleach and almost everything people suggested here with no relief, so I've had to turn to the vet and doctor even though I really didn't want all that harmful chemical on my dog or myself.. Such is life :( I've never had scabies before and it feels so gross
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Sunshine (Sunshine Somewhere, Usa) on 09/03/2011
I would try natural sea salt in water... That may help. Also, working toward a good ph balance may help too. Apple cider vinegar on the spots may help as well... One other idea is hand sanitizer on spots.
Sea salt maybe the overall best long term help, others have posted much about sea salt and the benefits.
All of these ideas work great for little ones as well.
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Seriously (Atlanta, Ga) on 09/29/2011
I have a little one as well and can't do steroids while I breastfeed but need some direction for curing on a little one...
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Carolyn (Madison, Wi) on 12/16/2011
Jessence from Sa, TX. am wondering if this was really scabies or something else?
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Holistichealings1 (Northbrook, Illinois) on 01/13/2012
For those of you using essential oils, be sure to use "therapeutic" grade oils. Also be careful of clove oil-it is a "hot" oil and be irritating to skin. Also always do a patch test first.
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Jonathan (Utah) on 11/17/2023
Amazing comment albeit quite disheartening. 1) Have you been able to heal yourself from this catastrophe yet? If so, how? 2) I have scabies probably crusted variety, tried ALMOST everything so far. Best thing that seems to help is Prescription permethrin cream and baths with slightly more than a cup of bleach. Neem oil and tea tree seem to help too but I haven't been able to keep it on long enough and over my entire body to know for sure. 3) You said don't take baths, even with bleach? since I haven't been able to rid myself of them, what to do for it?
Acapulco Leaves
Posted by Windy & Breezy (Central Florida) on 11/24/2016
I'm sorry, but you are perhaps misinformed. Keep in mind that there are many types of scabies mites and therefore, many sizes of mites. In my quest for relief, I've encountered several persons who, by all accounts, are suffering with forms of scabies that shouldn't affect humans, but so obviously do! The zip lock baggie in my freezer shows the 12-13 mites of many different stages or sizes that came out and were very visible on a white washcloth during a particularly successful treatment I tried, but which didn't rid me completely of the little buggers!
Oregano and Mineral Oil
Posted by Lina (Felton, CA) on 09/29/2006
★★★★★
I haven't been completely cured yet, but Oregano Oil and Mineral Oil have greatly helped a case of scabies and I feel I am on my way to recovering. I actually had this case of scabies for several years, but it never got very bad as I had tried various over the counter remedies because I thought at first it was just dry skin or a skin irritation. When I finally realized what I had, I was upset because I did not want to take a neurotoxin. An herbalist recommended the oregano oil and almost instantly I began to see results. I've been taking it orally and also applying it topically. I have also been using mineral oil on my hands as well.
Oregano and Mineral Oil
Posted by Nana (Lindsey, Oh) on 10/02/2009
i just wanted to know how long it took then to get rid of the scabies after using the oil of oregano? How long did you apply it? Once syptoms went away did you stop using the oils?
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Sarah (Toronto, Ontario) on 09/03/2008
My name is Sarah.. and i have had Scabies for about a year now and i CANT seem to find a way to cure it. I just got back from my second day of high school and my last period is Gym! Today we had gym outside and it was about 28 degree's celcius! of course i am wearing pants because i am way to emparessed to show my legs or any other part of my body! So i change in the washroom! When i got home i was INSANLEY ITCHY! I am fed up with being itchy and i am in DESPERATE need of a good effective cure! People please reply because have also been diagnosed with depression and will not do very good if i do not get a CURE SOON!!! My mom has agreed to let me try the borak and peroxcide.. so PLEASE PRAY THAT IT WORKS.. BECAUSE I PREY EVERY NIGHT AND I GUESS I JUST NEED MORE PRAYER STRENGTH!! PLEASE HELP ME THROUGH THIS!! Please post this on the site so i can start to cure this with remedies and support of people who know what i am talking about!!
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Linda (Chattanooga, TN/USA) on 12/22/2008
About scabies.....
HMMMM.....very nasty, indeed...huge, nasty sores and red bumps from my shoulders to my forearms I got this as an early Christmas present from one of my second grade students about 4 weeks ago.
Initially, my doctor misdiagnosed this condition as "stress" and I used every over-the-counter itch cream available. About 2 weeks ago my doctor decided to treat my condition as scabies. I used the Permethrin Cream 5% twice, then when I kept getting new spots at my hairline and on my torso she prescribed Lindane Lotion. Fortunately, I looked on-line before having the prescription filled. I found out that Lindane can cause seizures, convulsions, and death. It is recommended that Lindane Lotion NOT be used if one has open sores or has used some other scabies medication; both of which I had or had used.
I was surprised my doctor didn't know this.
I have an appointment with a dermatologist tomorrow and this morning I tried the Borax/Peroxide soak. My question is: Do you rinse your body with plain water after soaking and do you soak your scalp when you are using this method? I have very fair skin and I already feel as though I look like an alien from SCI-FI channel, so I'm just wondering what to do next? I should also mention that my hair is falling out in handfuls as of 1 and 1/2 weeks ago? Nice....
The only thing I found so far that stops the itching is Patron with three limes, chilled over ice, and sipped slowly. This remedy cannot be used in a school setting.
Thanks, in advance, for any insight you might have.
- Frustrated in TN
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Renate (Jacksonville, Florida) on 02/12/2009
I am looking forward to trying this treatment. I've had scabies for almost a year, and my boyfriend has too. I didn't think is was going to be this tough to get rid of. I lost custody of my son to my ex due to this and lost all visitation until it goes away. I have done the Permethrin treatments and it did nothing but make them populate more, I think they like it. This "simple" problem has ruined the last year of my life. I am for sure trying this. I will post to tell if it worked. I pray it works...
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Sunnysideup (Jacksonville, FL) on 07/02/2009
I have used the Permetherin 5% cream and various "remedies" from here and elsewhere. The Borax/Peroxide soak has provided some welcome relief from the itching and apparently it does work somewhat, because I have actually been able to see a few of the dead critters in the water after looking through a magnifying glass. I have used sprays and treatments on the rugs, mattresses, got new pillows, etc. Yet still.... grrrr...
But today, I got so frustrated I tried using Elmer's glue. I just rubbed the washable non toxic school glue kind all over my areas until it dried into a white film. And it seems to be working! Hopefully they will either suffocate or get stuck in the glue trying to get out. Of course, I would not use this 'treatment' on the face, scalp, personal areas, etc... And I am not sure that it would be very good for the skin on a long term basis. But if someone is desparate, it might work for them.
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Soak
Posted by Robin (Scotts Valley, Ca) on 01/16/2010
Dont worry Itchy in Palo Alto...the little buggers are affecting us on this side of the hill too.
I want to thank all of you for your home remedies, we are going through our 2nd round and cant figure out from whom, from where or why. Had done the Cream thing last year but do not want to repeat.
This is the only site that doesn't have NUMEROUS ads before even finding any info! THANK YOU>
p.s. Does anyone know if this can be brought in on my pets? The vets say no possibility of cross contamination, but I've seen other things crossing over so was wondering.
