Scabies Symptoms, Scabies Treatment, Get Rid Of Scabies : what is scabies?

What Is Scabies:

Scabies is condition that is caused by a type of mite that can be found in the house. The mite burrows into the skin and even lays its eggs in the skin. The condition is typified by scabs and an S or Z shaped groove, indicating the path that the mite travels through the skin. The condition is quite easily treatable and avoidable as well. If your doctor has stated that you are not suffering from scabies then you might be suffering from an allergic reaction to another type of mite, which further caused an inflammatory reaction like hives. The effect of scratching must have then caused further damage and scabs.

Scabies Mite And  Symptoms

Before you go in for a second opinion on whether you are affected by the scabies mite, you need to know a bit more about scabies. Scabies is transferred by being in contact with a surface that is filled with mites like household furniture, towels or any surface that is commonly used by people. The mite itself cannot last for more than three days with out a protective surface to hide in. The disease manifests itself by grooves that appear under the skin due to the mite burrowing inside the skin. Where the mite comes to a rest and starts feeding on the skin is usually where the scab forms. Naturally, this feeding action irritates the skin and causes itching and the resultant scratching. Upon being scratched, the mite is disturbed, moves away from the area, and creates a characteristic serpentine groove. Female mites also lay their eggs in the skin and this itself causes an inflammation to occur.

Scabies Treatment - How To get rid of scabies

One of the most common ways to get rid of this and other mites is to ensure that your skin is protected at all times from direct contact with the mite, or that your skin surface is toxic to the mite. This can be easily achieved by rubbing diluted tea tree oil in and around the areas of scabs. This kills the mites and their eggs. Tea tree oil is usually used on the skin as an antimicrobial but is quite effective against mites as well. An alternative to tea tree oil is the use of margosa oil. Margosa has been used for centuries as a natural insecticide because it is naturally occurring organic pesticide. Margosa oil or derivatives of margosa can be found in the form of soaps and ointments. You also find that these are especially effective in preventing bites from nearly all types of insects. The only caution comes for women who are pregnant and who are trying to get pregnant who should not use margosa and try tea tree oil instead.