Like most ailments, there are a lot of old "Grandma's tricks" around for killing scabies. One of the more popular ones is to soak in a bath of bleach for twenty minutes or so, after which all scabies should have died from bleach poisoning and you … [Continue reading] about Does Lysol Kill Scabies?
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Neem & Turmeric Mask For Scabies
The Neem and Turmeric Mask comes from a study that was done in India, where scabies is an enormous problem. Because the population density is so great, and there are many underpriveleged areas where people cannot bath regularly and easily, it becomes … [Continue reading] about Neem & Turmeric Mask For Scabies
Why Have Scabies Survived For So Long?
The other day I was thinking about how we've managed to wipe a lot of diseases off the earth, or pretty close to it - polio, whooping cough etc. Which has been a great thing. And then I wondered, why haven't we eradicated scabies? In fact, it … [Continue reading] about Why Have Scabies Survived For So Long?
How To Treat Scabies On Your Face And Scalp
When you're first diagnosed with scabies, you're generally prescribed permethrin cream. The doctor's orders are usually to apply the permethrin to your entire body, from the chin down to the bottoms of your feet. This isn't bad advice. In fact, I … [Continue reading] about How To Treat Scabies On Your Face And Scalp
How To Deal With Scarring After Scabies
One thing that often upsets people after getting scabies, especially if it persists for many weeks or if they are chronic scratchers, is the scars they leave behind. Depending on how far the mites spread through your body, one can be left with … [Continue reading] about How To Deal With Scarring After Scabies