Question 1

does salt in hot water bath kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

: No

Question 2

can you tell me if i could take a bath in boric acid to kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

To kill scabies OR: To kill yourself?  Boric acid is a skin irritant ; inhalation can be lethal. Boric acid can be used very sparingly on carpet or furniture as a home remedy but not on yourself.  If there is significant dust you could inhale it. So the answer is:  no, no ; no!

Question 3

can u soak in a diluted bleach bath and kill scabies mites in your skin?

Accepted Answer

No. Use Elimite (permethrin). : No, Elimite (permethrin) (Topical Permethrin) is generally used to treat scabies. It requires a prescription. Generally ALL household members should be treated simultaneously even if only one (or some) are itchy. Otherwise the treated individual is likely to become reinfected by the other individuals in the home who are infected but not yet itchy/symptomatic.

Question 4

can a hot tub kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

No: A prescription drug, Ivermectin, is the preferred treatment. The person with scabies and his/her contacts should all take the medication at the same time. See this site for more info:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scabies/basics/definition/con-20023488

Question 5

will blue star ointment kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

: The ointment is not designed to be a treatment for scabies.
Visit this site for information about scabies: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scabies/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377383

Question 6

can scabies kill the part of the skin?

Accepted Answer

No.: I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but mostly, scabies just itches. A lot. It cannot by itself cause any permanent damage to the skin.

Question 7

does sulfer soap kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

No: You need prescribed medications to kill scabies.

Question 8

does tee tree oil help kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The key to treating scabies is total eradication followed by thorough washing of all sheets, towels, blankets, and clothing that may have been exposed during the infestation.  Topical Permethrin and oral Ivermectin are typically the two most effective treatments for treating people with scabies.  Tea tree oil is unlikely to eliminate all of the scabies on your body.

Question 9

can rubbing bleach on skin kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

No : You need a scabicide to kill scabies. Elimite (permethrin) cream can be prescribed by your doctor.

Question 10

what can i spray on my mattress to kill scabies?

Accepted Answer

You can wrap: Mattress tightly  in  plastic bag. Keep it tightly covered for 48 hours because scabies can survive w/o being on a human for 24 to 36 hours.

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