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Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #48881
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How to Cure Scabies and Control Itching? - #48881

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Scabies itching main parts. Prescribe cream. How to cure? Which cream good to control. How to control?

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Don’t worry take Mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd AF Arogya vardini vati 1tab bd AF Gandhaka rasyana 1tab bd AF Vibha ointment Externally apply u ll get results Avoid spicy oily meat food Dr RC BAMS MS

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Permethrin 5% cream - Most commonly prescribed. - Apply to the entire body from neck down (including under nails, soles, genitals). - Leave on for 8–12 hours, then wash off. 🌿 Ayurvedic/Home Support (for itching relief, not cure) - Neem oil : Apply locally - Turmeric + mustard oil paste: Mild antimicrobial, reduces irritation. - Aloe vera gel: Cooling and calming for skin. 🧼 How to Control & Prevent Spread - Treat all family members at the same time (even if no symptoms). - Wash clothes, bedding, towels in hot water and dry in sunlight. - Trim nails and clean under them. - Avoid close skin contact until treatment is complete. - Itching may continue for 2–4 weeks even after mites are killed (due to allergic reaction). Warm Regards DR.ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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Topical Cream Permethrin 5% Cream (Elimite / Permite / Scabper) Apply thin layer over entire body from neck down (including genitals, between fingers/toes, under nails) at bedtime. Leave on for 8–14 hours (overnight) then wash off next morning with soap. Repeat single application after 7 days (very important to kill newly hatched mites). Alternative Cream (if Permethrin not available or resistant) 2. Ivermectin 1% Cream (Soolantra) OR Crotamiton 10% Cream (Eurax) – apply similarly, repeat after 7 days. Oral Medicine (if severe / widespread / crusted scabies) Ivermectin tablets – 200 mcg/kg single dose (repeat after 7–14 days). How to Control Itching (Immediate Relief) Calamine lotion or Crotamiton cream – apply 2–3 times daily for soothing. Antihistamine (Cetirizine 10 mg or Levocetirizine 5 mg) – 1 tablet at night for 7–10 days (reduces itching). Warm water bath + pat dry (no hot water or scrubbing). Keep nails short, wash all clothes/bedding in hot water, vacuum room. Treat all household/close contacts simultaneously (even if asymptomatic) to prevent reinfection. Itching may persist 1–3 weeks after treatment (post-scabies syndrome) – normal, keep soothing. If no improvement after 2 weeks then see dermatologist (possible reinfestation or crusted scabies). Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dx: Scabies (Pama) with Kandu Rx: -Gandhak Rasayan Tab 250 mg — 1 tab BD after food with warm water × 14 days -Neem (Nimba) Capsule Cap 500 mg — 1 cap BD after food × 14 days -Manjisthadi Kwath 15 ml BD with equal warm water before food × 14 days -Nimba Taila / Gandhak Malhar (External use) Apply thin layer over affected areas BD after bath × 14 days -Gandhak (Sulfur) Ointment Sulfur has mild antiparasitic action Apply thin layer at night Advice: -Daily bath with neem soap -Wash clothes & bedding in hot water -Trim nails, avoid scratching -Treat close contacts simultaneously Follow-up: after 7–10 days

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PERSONALY I SAID DO YOU HAVE 1 CONSULT ANY ALLOAPTHY DOCTOR AND TAKE ANY NEDICINE YES NO ? IF YES SO TAKE GANDHAR RASAYAN 2 BD APPLY INDOCO REMEDIES SCABEX LOTION WASH YOUR ALL CLOTH ,TOWEL ETC…

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Hello I get how awful scabies itching can be, especially when it’s in your private areas and keeps you up at night. But chill, you can totally get rid of scabies if you treat it the right way and stick to it. ✅ YOUR CONCERN What it is: Scabies (tiny mites having a party on your skin) Main stuff you’ll notice: * Crazy itching (gets worse when the sun goes down) * Itching around your groin area, private parts, fingers, wrists, and waist * Sometimes you’ll see small red bumps or lines What Ayurveda says: * It’s a parasite thing * Pitta + Kapha are out of whack * Dirty blood = super itchy AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT 👉Gandhak Rasayan * One tablet, twice a day after you eat * Great for scabies, itching, and cleaning up your skin 👉 Khadirarishta * Khadirarishta: 15 ml with the same amount of water, twice a day DIET AND LIFESTYLE (SUPER IMPORTANT) ❌AVOID –Meat –Eggs –Too much sugar –Fried stuff and junk food ✅INCLUDE – Light, freshly made food – Green veggies – Neem leaves (if you can handle them) –Lots of warm water Keep it Clean (DON’T SKIP THIS) * Wash your clothes, sheets, and towels in hot water * Dry them in the sun or iron them * Don’t share towels or clothes * Keep your nails short * Try not to scratch (you can get an infection) Scabies isn’t about being dirty, and you can totally cure it. Just use the cream right and don’t forget to do it again in a week. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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HELLO, Scabies is a skin infection caused by very small insects (mites) that liver inside the upper layer of the skin These mites -dig tiny tunnels in the skin -lay eggs -cause intense itching, especially at night The itching is not because of dirt alone, but because the body reacts strongly to the mites and their waste WHY DOES ITCHING INCREASE AT NIGHT? At night -body warmth increases -mites become more active -skin sensitivity increases This is why night itching is the most important sign of scabies In Ayurveda, scabies is explained under kustha roga, mainly -Pama -kandu -sidhma kushta Dosha involvement -Kapha Dosha-> intense itching, thick skin -Pitta dosha-> redness, burning, infection -Vata Dosha-> dryness, cracks, severe irritationn AFFECTED TISSUES -skin -blood -body fluids ROOT CAUSES -close physical contact -sharing clothes, bedding, towels -poor immunity -excess sweet, sour, oily foods -poor hygiene -suppression of natural urges TREATMENT GOALS -destroy mites -control itching -heal skin and prevent infection -prevent recurrence by purifying blood and improving immunity EXTERNAL TREATMENT- MOST IMPORTANT WHY IT IS NECESSARY? Because mites live inside the skin, direct application is essential A) GANDHAK MALAHARA- gold standard why gandhak? -kills mites -heals skin diseases -stops itching HOW TO USE: -Apply thin Layer at night -cover entire affected areas(not just visible spots) -wash in morning Duration 7-10 days OPTION 2= CLASSICAL GANDHAK LEPA INGREDIENTS -Shuddha ghandhak= 1 part -Neem oil/ Mustard oil- sufficient quantity METHOD -Mix into paste -apply at night from neck down (avoid eyes and face) -wash nextmorning -kills mites -rapid itch relief OPTION= 3 NEEM OIL (mild cases/children) Neem oil+ coconut oil (1:2) apply twice daily NEEM:- -antibacterial -anti parasitic -reduces redness and itching INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) GANDHAK RASAYANA= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 weeks =kills parasitic internally, improves skin healing, boosts immunity 2) KHADIRARISHTA= 20 ml with equal water twice daily after meals =best blood purifier, reduuces itching, prevents secondary infection 3) HARIDRA KHANDA (if itching is severe)= 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk =controls allergic itching, reduces inflammation 4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp at bedtime with warm water =cleans gut, improves skin metabolism, prevents constipation (important in skin diseases) DIET -bitter vegetables= neem, karela -green gram -old rice -warm water -light, easily digestible food AVOID These increase kapha and pitta-> worsen itching -sour foods -curd especially at night -fried food -bakery items -sea food -eggs -alcohol -excess sugar LIFESTYLE AND HYGIENE -wash clothes, towels, bedsheets in hot water -sun dry bedding daily -trim nails -avoid scratching -avoid close skin contact -treat all family members together YOGA AND PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom -kapalbhati -bhujangasana -pawanmuktasana =improves circulation, reduces inflammation, boosts immunity HOME REMEDIES -neem leaf paste for itching -aloe vera gel with turmeric -sandalwood paste for burning DURATION OF CURE -Itching reduces-> 3-5 days -Mites destroyed-> 7-10days -Skin healing-> 2-3 weeks Mild itching may continue even after mites die- this is normal Scabies is completely curable It is not due to poor character or dirt, and anyone can get it -proper treatment -correct hygiene -family treatment together =complete cure without recurrence DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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No worries start with Kayakalpa vati 1-0-1 Neem capsule 1-0-1 Mahamanjistadi aristha 4-0-4 tsp with water Haridra khanda 1/2-0-1/2 tsp after meals with water Kayakalpa taila - ext application

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SCABIES ITCHING MAINLY AFFECTS BETWEEN FINGERS WRISTS ELBOWS ARMPITS WAISTLINE GENITAL AREA FEET AND ANKLES THE ITCHING IS WORST AT NIGHT IT IS CAUSED BY THE MITE BURROWING UNDER THE SKIN FOR AYURVEDIC AND GENERAL CARE YOU CAN USE PERMETHRIN 5 PERCENT CREAM APPLY THIN LAYER ON AFFECTED AREAS AND LEAVE FOR EIGHT TO TEN HOURS THEN WASH OFF THIS SHOULD BE DONE ONCE AND REPEATED AFTER SEVEN DAYS IF NEEDED FOR AYURVEDIC SUPPORT APPLY NEEM LEAF PASTE OR NEEM OIL MIXED WITH COCONUT OIL ON THE AFFECTED AREAS DAILY MASSAGE GENTLY TO REDUCE ITCHING AND KILL MITES INTERNAL SUPPORT CAN BE TAKEN WITH TRIPHALA CHURNA HALF TO ONE TEASPOON WITH WARM WATER AT NIGHT TO IMPROVE SKIN DETOX AND IMMUNITY TO CONTROL ITCHING AVOID SCRATCHING KEEP SKIN CLEAN AND DRY WASH CLOTHES BED SHEETS AND TOWELS DAILY IN HOT WATER AVOID SHARING PERSONAL ITEMS ALL FAMILY MEMBERS OR CLOSE CONTACTS MAY NEED TREATMENT SIMULTANEOUSLY TO PREVENT REINFECTION

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