Some Things You Need to Know About Scabies

General Description and Location

Scabies, or Sarcoptes scabiei, are also commonly
known as itch mites. Itch mites are tiny
anthropoids that burrow into the skin of humans
and animals. They are as equally parasitic to
wild animals as domesticated ones. While
different species of itch mites may be inclined
to inhabit certain areas, they all tend to
produce the same disturbing symptoms.

Typically, a scabies infection starts as soon as
female mite comes into contact with a suitable
host. At that point, the female will attach to
the host with her teeth, as well as special
scissor-like apparatus on the front legs. From
there, the female will continue to burrow under
the skin, lay eggs, and feed on blood from the
host. Once the eggs hatch, they larvae will
continue to spread out under the skin. In most
cases, eggs hatch in 3 - 10 days, and then live
for another 3 - 4 weeks.

Problems for Humans and Animals

When a human or animal becomes infested with
scabies, the condition is often referred to as
mange. Since Scabies cause severe itching at
night, many people scratch their skin to the
point where it does serious damage. At that
point, it becomes fairly easy for bacterial and
fungal infections to set in. Needless to say,
this can complicate recovery, as well as lead to
more misery.

Interestingly enough, it is estimated that at
least 2% of the people in Great Britain have
scabies. For the most part, these infestations
start in the wrists and hands. No matter where
you live in the world, it is best to avoid
skin-to-skin contact with these surfaces in
order to avoid attracting scabies.

Most animals with fur will lose all of their
hair in the infected region, as well as
experience intense itching and redness. In many
cases, chickens and other domestic fowls will
also develop "scaly legs" when infested with
itch mites. Today, pigs are often the most
common carriers of itch mites. Even though the
life cycle for this particular parasite is
fairly short, it can cause serious damage when
it spreads throughout a herd of animals.

Natural Solutions

As a general rule of thumb, the best cure for
scabies is avoidance. Unfortunately, these
parasites are highly contagious even before an
outbreak is apparent in any given person. If you
become infested with scabies, you should do what
you can to make sure that every person you have
had physical contact with also gets treatment.
Even though scabies is not considered a disease
caused by poor hygiene, you will be well served
by washing all of your garments and bedding on
the "hot" cycle. Since itch mites cannot live
more than 48 hours without a host, you will need
to store items for at least that long after
washing. It is also very important to shampoo
carpets and any other area where the mites may
burrow for warmth until a suitable host comes
along.

Many people looking for a home remedy for
scabies rely on turmeric and neem oil. As with
other insecticides, neem oil interferes with the
estrogen receptors in target organisms. In order
to use this particular remedy, you will need to
bathe in it, and add some oats to the mix.
Turmeric can also be added to the bath for
enhancement. If this method does not work, you
can ask your doctor for a cream or ointment that
contains permethrin.

Recent Outbreaks

Scabies outbreaks can occur in any facility
where people are in close contact with each
other. In the United States alone, there are
currently outbreaks in various nursing homes and
schools in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Additional outbreaks are expected throughout the
country.

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