Question 1

can scabies be treated using salt water?

Accepted Answer

No: The scabies mites live under the skin and don't care what kind of water you put on them.  To treat scabies, you need medication.

Question 2

does salt in hot water bath kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 3

hi,how can i clean my phone, headphones and laptop of scabies? if i spray them with permethrin,is it possible that there will be residue on the equipment even if it is wiped off with water after 30 minutes? does sodium hypochlorite / hydroxide work?

Accepted Answer

: If by chance you have a portable steam cleaner, these shoot a stream of high temperature steam that sanitize objects and cools quickly enough not to damage most items.

Question 4

what happens if i drink salt water everyday?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: From diarrhea. High sodium, calcium, magnesium  levels in the blood. The entitity is called dead sea water poisoning. Drinking salt water (like sea water) exclusively will kill most people.

Question 5

how can  warm salt water heal gums?

Accepted Answer

Stimulates tissue: Most likely, the high salt concentration stimulates the raw gingival tissue to create new gum tissue and cover over the inflamed tissue.  Salt water also causes bacteria to burst, thereby reducing toxic bacterial by-products from irritating the gums.

Question 6

are salt water and sun rashes itchy?

Accepted Answer

Rashs: Yes salt water and the sun can cause itchy rashs.

Question 7

how do sun and salt water affect acne?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: Both may make for a flare, or a partial remission. Acne is a chaotic system and is unpredictable. If you're affected, please start managing it. If topical benzoyl peroxide or retinoic acid has not cleared you in a few weeks, get with your physician for something stronger. Best wishes.

Question 8

salt water in nebulizer break up mucus?

Accepted Answer

Hypertonic saline: Inhaled hypertonic (7%) saline is used in certain lung diseases to hydrate thick mucus in the airways. This helps with mucus clearance.

Question 9

how can you treat salt water skin rashes?

Accepted Answer

Happy Skin: Skin is the major protection of our delicate internal tissues from a harsh environment, it is susceptible to injury itself. Sun, shaving and chemicals  are very irritating as well as constant exposure to moisture reduces protective skin oils and sets the skin up for injury.  The trick is to  apply good protective skin cream frequently and minimize ongoing damage.  Clean it often using gentle means.

Question 10

what are the benefits of bathing in salt water?

Accepted Answer

Salt water benefits: Hippcrates encouraged patients to immerse in sea water.

Being in the ocean takes away tiredness, , promotes relaxation

The sodium, contained in sea water helps the body remove toxins and by-products of metabolism.
The magnesium, potassium and the bromides contained in the sea salt, help soothe aches.
Salt in general (NaCl) is a good disinfectant.

sea salt can help improve body's ability to heal

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