If you ever develop an itchy skin infection and note the same in other family or intimate partners of yours, please know that this might be a direct symptom of scabies. Scabies is a contagious skin condition that is spread through a mite known as Sarcoptes scabies. It is a dangerous parasite that inhabits the skin folds or most private parts of our skin’s surface. The mites feed and reproduce on our skin and then easily spread to other hosts that come in touch with us or things used by us. However, before jumping to a conclusion that you are suffering from scabies, there are a few things that you should know about this disease from Ayurveda’s point of view.
- The first thing that needs to be noted is that scabies is a very common disease. And can affect anyone at any point in time. It can happen to you irrespective of your location, gender, race, and immunity. So, you must take precautions in staying away from scabies patients and their used things.
- Secondly, it is a highly contagious disease, it can spread either from skin-to-skin contact like hugs, handshakes, sex, sharing room, bed, etc or it may happen from using the personal items of scabies patients. If you ever pick up the disease and are diagnosed with it, make sure that you notify everyone within your closed quarters as well as your sexual partners about it. It is preferred to take a proper scabies treatment in Ayurveda to ensure that you are completely healthy.
- Thirdly, the first and most important symptom of scabies is constant and intense itching. The infection begins from the development of itchy skin patches. If the person is of age or a teen, the skin patches will mostly form on finger webbing, buttocks, penis, nipples, elbows, waist, beltline, and armpits. If an infant is infected with the problem, they can get an infestation in any part including the palms, soles, feet, neck, and face. Scabies-related itching gets worse at night and the itchy patches soon turn into sores due to constant scratching. Under severe scratching, these sores may bleed. You must take a proper scabies treatment in Ayurveda in which the expert specialists will provide you with proper medications.
- Fourthly, just constant itching is not the only sign of scabies. Sometimes, even something as small as a pimple may be the sign of this disease. It is caused by the burrowing of female mites under the top surface of the skin which causes the formation of a pimple-like pustule. It is a standard kind of rash that is formed in a very small skin area. And looks more like a cluster of zits. If you develop any such rash with constant itching, you need to get in touch with a dermatologist without any delay.
- Next, unlike other skin disease diagnoses, the diagnosis process of scabies is quite simple and painless. It is done through noninvasive methods and often involves some close observation. The doctor will examine your skin closely from a few feet distance. Usually, the doctors diagnose the problem by recognizing the tunnels formed by the female mites under the skin. Sometimes, the disease is confirmed even through scraping a part of the skin and examining it under a microscope. It can show the presence of any fecal matter or eggs.
- Next, you need to maintain a very high level of hygiene in order to get rid of this infection. If you had someone in your home who is diagnosed with the infection. It is better to either get rid of or place all his things into a plastic bag using gloves. Leave those things out in sun for as long as possible. You also need to quarantine the infected person along with anyone who came in touch with the patient. Vacuum all the area rugs and carpets very thoroughly and dispose of the vacuum canister in a bag. You also need to vacuum or thoroughly clean the upholstered furniture items that may have mites lurking somewhere in them.
- Lastly, you can try alternative medicinal therapies apart from allopathy for the treatment of scabies. Ayurveda also suggests a very effective remedy for scabies treatment that works without any unwanted side effects. There are plenty of Ayurvedic skin specialists in almost all parts of our country and if you have trouble finding one around you, you can always book a consultation online. The scabies treatment in Ayurveda is known for being more effective and lasting as compared to others.
