Can you use essential oils for scabies? There are many blogs and forum posts around the web claiming different essential oils as good scabies treatments. Peppermint oil and rosemary oil are two good examples. Unfortunately most of them are unlikely to help. None of these claims are backed by studies and are backed by a […]

I see a lot of people these days recommending coconut oil as a legitimate treatment for scabies. Coconut oil in fact is very good as both a skin moisturizer and a cooking oil. Most studies have shown it to have some form of anti bacterial, anti viral and anti fungal properties. All in one oil? […]

When I researching scabies treatments one of the pre-mixed home scabies treatments I came across was Dr Scabies. Dr Scabies is described as an “all natural scabies treatment”. I never ended up buying it but I did research the ingredients to see if there was any science behind it. Result? Dr Scabies actually does have some […]

Welcome to my guide on how to get rid of scabies for good – a real home treatment that works. This is based on my own scabies experience and I really hope it will help you too. This guide is quite long but if you’re suffering from scabies I promise it will be worth it! […]

I’ve been getting many comments and emails recently about people unsuccessfully treating their scabies with permethrin, ivermectin, my natural remedies, or all three together.   While it is possible that a bout of scabies could survive the onslaught of all those treatments, it is extremely unlikely.   What is more likely is that you have […]

So it’s happening. Your kid has come home with scabies. Now you’re itching too. Your other son woke up scratching. Now the entire family is getting covered in red bumps. IT’S A NIGHTMARE! And yes, it really is a nightmare when your family gets scabies. But it’s a nightmare that’s manageable. It’s a nightmare you […]

One of the big questions from everyone who gets scabies is…where did I get it from? Not only is this a matter of curiosity, it also gives you an idea of how to prevent yourself ever getting it again. Before we get into the common places of transmission, let’s talk about how scabies are spread […]

Heat kills scabies. True or false? Technically, it’s true. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. I mean, think about. Technically heat can kill everything, including humans. Throw a man into a fire pit and he won’t last too long. What we really want to know is, can heat be used as an effective scabies treatment? Research […]

Surprisingly this question gets asked a lot. The short answer is no, it is very unlikely you will get scabies from a swimming pool or the ocean. Let’s discuss why. Scabies is spread through prolonged skin-to-skin contact such as sexual intercourse or holding hands for a period of time. In fact, a very high percentage […]

Want a good soap for scabies? Good idea! Washing is actually one very overlooked area in scabies treatment. Quick tip: If you’re treating scabies right now, cut your nails immediately. Long nails are terrible for scabies, as every time you scratch, you pick up mites and eggs under your nails and spread them to the […]