How to treat scabies naturally during pregnancy
Scabies occurs when
Sarcoptes scabiei, a type of mite, penetrates the skin, causing inflammation
and itching. While most people with scabies will be infected with about 12
mites, patients with crusted scabies, a more aggressive infection, may be
infected by the thousands.
Scabies, although more
common in children, can occur in any age group. Although not expected during
pregnancy, mothers-to-be often want to know how to treat scabies during
pregnancy.
Natural treatment for scabies during pregnancy
If you get scabies
during pregnancy, rest assured that the infection will not affect your fetus.
Talk to your doctor about your options because there is no recommended natural
treatment for scabies.
How to treat scabies when the natural method doesn't work
Although it is
difficult, if you come into contact with an infected person, you should try to
avoid contracting scabies during pregnancy. Scabies is easily transmitted
through skin contact, sexual contact or, in exceptional cases, through clothing
and underwear. If you suspect a family member has scabies, see your doctor.
Because of the ease of transmission and re-infection, all household members and
sexual partners of the infected patient should also be treated.
If you suspect a
family member has scabies, see your doctor. Because of the ease of transmission
and re-infection, all household members and sexual partners of the infected
patient should also be treated.
Most pregnant women
are given topical treatment with permethrin. Other treatments your doctor may
suggest include 25% benzyl benzoate, crotamiton, or 0.5% malathion. All of
these treatments are relevant.
Two medicines you
should not take during pregnancy are lindane and ivermectin.
The elderly,
immunocompromised, and malnourished people are especially susceptible to
crusting scabies, a more aggressive form of scabies. Crusted scabies is
characterized by scabs of the skin that contain large numbers of mites and
eggs. This form of scabies is more contagious due to the large number of mites.
With this form of scabies, it is possible for the mites to spread through
clothing and underwear. People with crusted scabies are advised to seek
immediate medical attention. They will have to be treated quickly to avoid an
epidemic.
With this form of scabies, it is possible for the mites to spread through clothing and underwear. People with crusted scabies are advised to seek immediate medical attention. They will have to be treated quickly to avoid an epidemic.