subject: What To Do About Scabies Mites [print this page] If you would like to know what to do about scabies mites, then first of all it is important to understand a little about what they are and how they can affect you. Scabies is a type of skin infection caused by a tiny mite which burrows under the skin, where it lives and reproduces. The symptoms of scabies are caused by an allergic reaction.
Although there is a general belief that being unclean or dirty makes you more likely to get scabies, this is not the case and anyone can get scabies, with children and the elderly living in nursing homes being more likely to get them due to there being large concentrations of people in schools, nurseries and nursing homes. Typical signs of scabies mites include an itchy rash, (often worse after a bath) sometimes consisting of tiny blisters. The rash is often found on hands,, feet, armpits, elbows, the genitals, breasts, wrists and groin.
In terms of what to do about scabies mites, you should ensure that you tell the people who are in close direct contact with you and your family, such as schools and possibly work colleagues as they can then take preventative measures and, of course, check to see if they are infected too. Scabies can be spread from the items used by an infected person so these should be treated. You should also be aware that scabies can spread from the infected person before the symptoms show and therefore before the person is aware of the condition.
You also need to decide what to do about scabies mites in terms of treatment. There are various lotions and creams you can get from your doctor or pharmacy, which can be effective in killing the mites. However, many people prefer not to use these due to the fact that they can contain harmful insecticides which have, in a number of instances, shown to have harmful effects. There are also a range of natural yet highly effective, safe, natural treatments you can try.
