Grocery Store Items That Cure Scabies

Scabies is a parasitic infection by tiny mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. These mites burrow under the skin and lay eggs, causing itching and lesions on the skin. The condition is transmitted by extended, close physical contact with an infected individual, often sexually. Thankfully, there are treatments to eliminate scabies mites from your system.

Home Remedies

• There is no medical evidence supporting the use of grocery store items to treat or cure scabies. Some people claim that applying diluted vinegar to affected areas will eliminate the scabies; others say that oatmeal baths or calamine lotion are enough. There is no reason to think that these constitute adequate treatments for scabies. With these home remedies alone, the scabies colonies will continue to procreate and live under your skin.

Medical Treatment

• Instead of trying grocery store items to cure your scabies, talk to your doctor about prescription medication that will eliminate your scabies infestation. These medicines are called scabicides, and they cannot be found over-the-counter. You may receive a prescription for Permethrin cream, a highly effective scabicide. Apply a thin layer of the cream all over your body, from your neck down to your toes. Do not rinse for approximately 10 hours. You may also receive alternative prescriptions such as Lindane cream or Ivermectin oral medication. Follow your physician's instructions to effectively and completely eliminate the infection.