What is Scabies?
Scabies is one of several skin conditions caused by a tiny burrowing mite that causes itching and rashes. The mite is known as Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies can easily spread from person to person through physical contact.
Causes:
- Scabies is caused by direct physical contact with the infected person. The infection can also be spread through
- Bed-sharing
- Clothes
- Furniture
Symptoms:
- Severe itching which gets worst at night
- Rashes
- Sores
Home Remedies:
- Take bath with Indian Lilac (Neem) water.
- Apply 5-10% Sulphur solution in the affected area.
- Wash bedsheets and other clothes with hot water and dry in direct sunlight.
- Mix Sulphur and mustard oil in a ratio of 1:5. Apply in the affected area.
- Chew two black pepper and drink with water on an empty stomach.
