Scabies is a mite infection that produces tiny reddish pimples and severe itching. The infection spreads easily person to person by physical contact . The mite is short lived and normal laundering destroys them.
The main symptom is intense itching which can be worse at night. The female burrows under the skin to deposit her eggs , these burrows appear as wavy lines. These lines become difficult to see when inflammation develops overtime.
Infestations occur in the webs of the fingers, wrists, elbows, armpits and around genitals and nipples. They may occur on small childrens faces. Family members all need to be treated at the same time.
I treat scabies with Echinacea, Garlic, Wormwood, Nettle, Red Clover, Violet Leaves, Dandelion and Thuja as well as the Bach Flower Crab Apple. For the rash I recommend applying a mix of Hypericum Oil and Thuja along with Crab Apple in a Vitamin. E based cream.
