Scabies

Hi dede,  

If you are sure that it is scabies, permithrin is probably the best. I don't know where you are  but have you seen a doctor about it, as it may be cheaper on a prescription although you can by it over the counter. You need to follow the instructions to the letter. Including daily laundry/ bedding etc. If you've only just caught it then you stand a better chance of getting rid of it.

Hope that helps 

Stella  

Thank you for your reply Stells. Yes it is scabies and I have been fighting it for close to three months now. It is the most discusting thing I have ever experienced. The stories I have read are horrifying and scare me

I suggest you do an internet search on clove oil with carrier oil as an effective treatment for scabies.  There was a study done in Queensland, Australia, with a US uni.  I can't remember the proportions.  You would also have to treat your environment, e.g. bed clothes, etc.

Hi Dede.... try not to read them, there's too manyhorror stories and they won't help you. Yes, it's an awful thing to have but try not to beat yourself up.... millions of people get it unfortunately.  Chemicals are not really good for your skin, but do try  the permithrin, if you've never had it before chances are it will clear it, but the daily cleansing is the key as well and you need to do a repeat treatment after a few days, from memory I think it's 4?  but best to check.

You could also try a sulphur soap to shower with, it's a bit drying but  sulphur was often used prior to chemicals anyway. . Epsom salts are good in a bath... but not too much as if it's too strong it will irritate you skin.  If the spots get raw, try dabbing 3% hydrogen peroxide on a cotton bud.. no stronger... this will kill any bacteria . There is a lotion called eurax lotion/ cream, which they used to prescribe but it's not an effective killer- which is why it's no longer prescribed but it does help the itching.

Be kind to yourself.. it's not your fault. Take care

Chin up..

Stella 

I am now getting pink lines over my body. They are very tender as though I am bruised. 

20 tubes of this medicine will cause havic on your skin. My daughter/boyfriend and baby just went through this. They used prymethrin 2 times, baby used prymethrin 2 times and 2 doses of ivermethin. All are clear but the baby still have rashes. There itch just went away a few days ago. They are 5 weeks out. Know the difference of scabies and post scabies. The treatment kill this stuff but the effects are long. Trust the treatment, go to doc if you really think they are not gone. The oral medication is very effective as well. Take antihistmine and healing lotions for the skin. Coconut oil is great. It will pass

Hi there ! So sorry for what you are going through . Yes ....this is an absolute nightmare . The more you read online the worse the anxiety ! But , get informed ! I will give you my story as it may help you find things you've missed along the way to fight this. I got mine from a friend that stayed in my place and Cat sit with me while I was on vacation. she absolutely gave it to my cat. which most vets will tell you is not possible. Do you have an animal? They can live on them for 21 days as a host they don't nOT reproduce on the animal but they live on the animal as a host for 21 days . looking for a new host they can reproduce on as in you. I had a very mild case because I was aware she had it after she stayed at my place. I am on my 6th week of the cream and taking Ivermectin. I think Ivemectrin is an absolute must in fighting this parasite. make sure you have enough of it if you go to a doctor. I work in the medical field and very few doctors know how to treat this correctly. I guess I don't know for sure if mine is gone but I feel comfortable that it is. I'm treating myself this week as well with both the cream and Ivermectin I hope this is the end. I was also fanatic about the cleaning. it was exhausting but I cleaned every single day I got home from work put my sheets in the dryer every single night. praying I can stop doing that after this week. I also used very toxic cleaners , a lot of bleach and sprayed my apartment down with Permethrin many times. I wore gloves from the hospital almost every day in my place. covered my mattress with plastic and my pillows. I haven't sat on my couch and almost 2 months. clean your car as well everyday. if all this hasn't worked I really don't know where I will go from here yes it's been an absolute nightmare. the worst part of the anxiety of giving it to others are wondering if I've given it to anybody and if I'll ever get rid of it. I am confident it is gone. do your research again I work in the medical field and many doctors did not know how to treat this. there was a chart somewhere online that told the exact days to take Ivermectin day 1 2 8 9 21 27 and I continued that for one more week. I had my blood drawn and liver enzymes kidney functions tested last week after taking this. everything came back normal. I haven't seen my boyfriend since the middle of February. we are long distance and he's finally coming this weekend because I finally feel comfortable that it's gone. I definitely have anxiety and almost want him to treat for it. the anxiety is the worst part about this will it come back? Is it gone? I said to a friend we need a support group for this parasite but we'd all be afraid to be around each other in fear of catching it again. good luck to you don't let the stuff online make you crazy just get the information you need move forward and get rid of this. be diligent about the cleaning yes it's exhausting but you'll get used to doing that every night and I've become very fast at cleaning. oh and make sure you put your clothes in plastic bags I have done that for weeks. good luck

After using 20 tubes I think I may have poisoned myself as I have been very sick for the past few days. Still after all that and the cleaning I am getting new lumps. I have not tried the ivermectin so will get back to the dr today and give that a go. Here's hoping. I have read how some people have had this torture for years. It's driving me insane after only three months. 

I thank you all for your comments as knowing that you are there and going through the same thing is keeping me calm. I hope you all get rid of this as well as me and soon.

Again thank you for the support.