Does tea tree oil bring out scabies eggs?

Answer 1

Yes, tea tree oil is thought to be effective in the treatment of scabies. Try adding a couple tablespoons to some vegetable oil and applying that to your skin... It is wise to still go to the doctor and have it looked at though!

Answer 2

No, the general consensus is that Tea Tree Oil will not kill scabies, though it may assist in relieving the itchiness associated with them. Though there have been a few studies citing the efficacy of Tea Tree Oil in the treatment of scabies, the majority of these have been performed in vitro, and not on human subjects.

The recommended treatment is a 5% permethrin cream that is available by prescription in the United States, though may be sold over the counter in other countries (such as Canada). This is applied one time to the entire body from the head down for 10-14 hours, then washed off in the morning. This has shown to be 95% effective when applied properly, though in some cases a second application is necessary seven to fourteen days later.

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure using holistic means to take care of a scabies infestation is a waste of time, nothing will supplant professional western medicines. The infestation is in your clothing and in your sheets and on your couch cushions, so are you going to pour sap on that too? The heat and violence of a washer and drier kills them but it will keep on coming back until you use a body safe insecticide to kill them. You'd better hurry, they leave scars. It's not up to you to decide what treatment to use, each day that you tary is a day that you might infect someone else and they take it home to their family, all because of belief in holistic nonsense. Not to be rude or anything, but not seeking professional medical help and killing them asap is criminal, you are taking entire familys' health into your own hands. You do not have the right to do that.

- I have had my whole family infected with scabies, dad brought it home from the hospital where he worked. He has scars on his back now.