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Crawling Skin: How to Get Rid of Scabies
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There’s nothing more unsettling than the sensation of crawling skin, especially when you find out it isn’t just your imagination. Scabies, a common and highly contagious condition, leads to awful itching and scratching that can be easily transmitted to those around you. If you’re dealing with the itching and discomfort of scabies, or if you’re looking for effective ways to prevent it, you’ve come to the right place.
At Natural Ginesis, we’ve helped people safely and effectively prevent or treat scabies for years. We’ll discuss what scabies is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch out for, and the best treatment options available. We’ll also explore how to clean and disinfect your home and prevent scabies from recurring with natural solutions like our multi-purpose Kleen Green™.
What Is Scabies, and How Do You Get Scabies?
Scabies is a skin condition caused by an infestation of the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, a microscopic parasite that burrows into the skin to lay eggs. These mites can live on a human for one to two months, causing intense itching and a rash as the body reacts to the mites, their eggs, and waste. Scabies is highly contagious and can spread easily through direct skin-to-skin contact. It can also spread indirectly through sharing clothing, bedding, or towels. It’s common in crowded living environments like dorms, nursing homes, and childcare facilities.
Scabies requires prompt treatment to eliminate discomfort and prevent further spread. If left untreated, the infestation can worsen, leading to more severe skin irritation and secondary bacterial infections from scratching. Additionally, the longer scabies goes untreated, the higher the risk of spreading it to others in your household or community. Early detection and treatment are crucial for stopping the spread of scabies and preventing long-term skin damage.
Scabies Symptoms and Signs to Watch For
Recognizing the signs of scabies is key to getting the proper treatment. The most common symptoms of scabies include:
- Intense Itching: Severe itching, especially at night, is a classic symptom. This itching is a reaction to the mites burrowing into the skin.
- Rash: A pimple-like rash often appears on the skin where the mites are burrowing. These bumps can become inflamed or develop into blisters.
- Burrow Tracks: Scabies mites create thin, irregular burrow tracks in the skin, which appear as small raised lines. These are often found in skin folds or areas like the wrists, elbows, fingers, and waistline.
- Sores and Crusting: In more severe cases or after prolonged scratching, the skin can develop sores, scabs, or even a crusty appearance.
How to Get Rid of Scabies
When dealing with scabies, choosing a safe and effective treatment is crucial. Conventional treatments often contain harsh chemicals like permethrin, which can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. There are also increasing trends in resistance of scabies to these treatments. Natural Ginesis offers a gentler, non-toxic approach to treating scabies with enzyme-based solutions that effectively eliminate mites while being gentle on the body.
One of the best options for scabies treatment is Kleen Green, a natural enzyme cleaner that works by breaking down the outer shell of scabies mites, effectively killing them. You can apply it directly to the affected areas of your skin to relieve itching and eliminate the mites. The suggested dilution is one ounce of Kleen Green mixed with seven ounces of water. Performed several times a day over one to three weeks, users can find relief from these pests! It can also be used as a bath soak.
Kleen Green is non-toxic, chemical-free, and safe to use on your skin, but it’s also safe for clothing and bedding.
Scabies mites can survive on surfaces like linens, furniture, and carpets for several days, so cleaning and disinfecting your home is just as important as treating your skin. Kleen Green can be used as a natural disinfectant to clean your home, preventing reinfestation. Spray it on surfaces, wash bedding and clothing with it, and use it to wipe down commonly touched areas to eliminate mites in your environment.
Here are some cleaning tips when dealing with an infestation:
- Wash Bedding and Clothing: Wash all clothes, bed linens, towels, and any other fabrics that have come into contact with an infected person in hot water and dry them on high heat.
- Vacuum Thoroughly: Vacuum carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and mattresses to remove any mites. After vacuuming, dispose of the vacuum bag immediately.
- Disinfect Surfaces: Use Kleen Green enzyme cleaner to spray and wipe down hard surfaces such as counters, doorknobs, and floors.
- Bag Unwashable Items: For items that can’t be washed, such as stuffed animals or shoes, seal them in plastic bags for at least 72 hours to kill any mites.
Preventing Scabies
Preventing scabies starts with avoiding direct contact with infected individuals and practicing good hygiene. Avoid sharing personal items, even with people you know and trust. This includes clothing, towels, or bedding, which can all be infected even if the person isn’t showing symptoms. Using enzyme-based cleaners like Kleen Green regularly in your home can help eliminate potential mites and keep your living environment safe. After traveling or being in shared spaces like dorms or hotels, wash your clothes, linens, and other fabric items on high heat to kill any mites that may have come into contact with you. Maintaining clean skin and clothing can help reduce the risk of scabies, especially in environments where close contact with others is common. For those who work in environments more frequently impacted by scabies outbreaks, constant vigilance and good household hygiene are critical.
Don’t Let Scabies Ruin Your Day, or Your Month
Scabies is an uncomfortable and contagious skin condition that requires prompt treatment to prevent spreading and long-term damage. Fortunately, there are safe, natural treatment options available, such as the enzyme-based solutions we offer at Natural Ginesis. Kleen Green can not only treat scabies effectively, but it also serves as an all-natural solution for cleaning and disinfecting your home.
Choosing natural, non-toxic solutions is the easiest way to not only protect yourself but also safeguard the health of your family, pets, and environment. Natural Ginesis provides the tools you need to effectively treat and prevent scabies, all while keeping harsh chemicals out of your home. Love your skin and your environment with the power of enzymes! Turn to Natural Ginesis for toxin-free living.
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