- 1. Massage with olive oil
- 2. Watercress juice
- 3. Rue compresses
- 4. Compress with smoked tea
- 5. Bath with chamomile tea
Human scabies, also known as scabies, are an infestation of the skin by mites that cause intense itching and redness. Although the treatment always needs to be guided by the dermatologist to use the appropriate remedies and ensure that all mites are eliminated, there are some home remedies that help to relieve symptoms during treatment.
See which pharmacy remedies are most used in the treatment.
In addition, it is also necessary that the infected person's clothes, as well as the bedding, be washed with hot water, separated from the clothes of the other family members and ironed afterwards.
1. Massage with olive oil
An excellent home remedy for scabies is the massage with olive oil in the affected region, as it will calm and moisturize the skin, relieving the itchiness that scabies causes and that gets worse when itches.
Ingredients
- Olive oil.
Method of preparation
Heat the oil and when it is warm, massage the affected area with the aid of gauze or cotton several times a day.
2. Watercress juice
Watercress is a plant that has a strong depurative action and, therefore, is able to eliminate toxins accumulated in the blood, reducing skin inflammation and the appearance of discomfort or itchiness from scabies.
Ingredients
- 2 watercress sprigs; 200 ml of water.
Method of preparation
Place the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Then, drink 1 glass of juice every day on an empty stomach.
3. Rue compresses
The rue is a medicinal plan that is widely used as a home remedy for skin problems due to its soothing properties that fight skin irritation. So, this is a great remedy to quickly relieve itchy itch.
Ingredients
- 20 g of rue; 1 liter of water.
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for 5 minutes. Then strain the mixture and dip clean compresses into the water. Finally, remove excess liquid from the compresses and apply to the affected regions.
4. Compress with smoked tea
Smoke tea has depurative, anti-inflammatory and skin regenerating properties that relieve itching, the characteristic symptom of scabies.
Ingredients
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Method of preparation
Place the smoked leaves in the water and bring to a boil. After boiling, let stand for 10 minutes, strain and dip the compresses or cloth in the tea. Apply on the affected areas about 2 to 3 times a day.
5. Bath with chamomile tea
Taking a bath with chamomile tea is also a good option because this medicinal plant has soothing properties used in skin irritations.
Ingredients
- 100g g of dried chamomile flowers1 liter of water
Method of preparation
Place the chamomile leaves in the water and bring to a boil. After boiling, strain and allow to warm. Take a bath with slightly cold water and then pour the tea over the entire body.
Scabies is a highly contagious disease and can be transmitted through direct contact. Therefore, as soon as the first symptoms appear, such as itchiness and blisters on the skin, it is necessary to start treatment with an insecticidal medicine all over the body, daily. However, the individual must change his clothes and bedding every day, washing them with hot water, separate from the clothes of others and ironing them afterwards to prevent the transmission of the disease to others.
