Question 1

how do i rid scabies dust mites in hair and skin?

Accepted Answer

Scabies vs dust mite: Scabies and dust mites are two different kind of mites.  Dust mites are ubiquitous occurring everywhere.  They can impact respiratory allergies and asthma. Scabies is a mite that burrows into the skin causing severe itching.  Scabies is treated using scabicides such as permethrin, lindane or ivermectin.  Scabicide is spread over body then washed off in 12 hours.

Question 2

whats the best treatment for scabies mites?

Accepted Answer

5% permethrin cream: This cream is available by prescription and can be used in children as young as 2 months.  The cream should be massaged into the skin from scalp to legs and left on overnight, rinsed off in the morning.  All household contacts should be treated.  Then wash all your clothing and bedding in hot water.  You may need to repeat the cream in 1 week if itching persists.

Question 3

what color are mites scabies?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: scabies are actually brown in color but cause a intensly itchy red papular rash as they burrow under the skin

Question 4

are there any otc scabies mites killers?

Accepted Answer

No: The medications that kill scabies mites(scabicides) are by prescription.  There are some OTC but none have been tested or approved for the treatment of scabies.

Question 5

what are some over-the-counter scabies mites killers?

Accepted Answer

Prescription meds: Med prescribed by health care provider are usually needed to treat scabies. Creams include: Permethrin 5%, benzyl benzoate, sulfur in petrolatum, &amp; crotamiton.

Question 6

if i have been cured of scabies, is it possible for me to transmit the disease still? are the mites still under my skin?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Once treated for scabies you are no longer able to transmit the disease.  Often there is residual itching after treatment- that does not mean you still have live mites under your skin.

Question 7

a friend had scabies 7 months ago and he sat on my couch for about 3 hrs. 7 mnths later, if i still havent vacuumed that couch can scabies mite live?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: In general, scabies mites cannot survive for more than two to three days away from human skin

Question 8

my son had scabies an now hes move out how long does it take to go as hes just had a baby with his gf an  if i hold baby i mite get it hisbeen treated?

Accepted Answer

Relax: If he's been treated, and followed the regimen for cleaning his bedding and clothing, etc.  you are safe.  Congratulations on the grand-baby..  and hugs away.

Question 9

how long can scabies mites live?

Accepted Answer

About 1-2 months: After a female scabies mite lays eggs, they hatch 3 days later. Around 2 weeks later, the new mites can find mates. A fertilized female mite burrows into the upper layer of skin, laying eggs while living inside the burrow, for one month or more.

Question 10

where do scabies mites usually live?

Accepted Answer

Under the top layer: Scabies live inside the skin and are prone to affect certain areas, wrist ankles, nipples armpits, genitalia, waistline. It spreads from animals to humans or from one human to another with a 4 week incubation period. It is very itchy at night and can be safely treated with elimite (permethrin). Even in children or pregnant women.

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