Introduction_in allopathy-
Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease.
Scabies isn’t a sexually transmitted disease, although it can be transmitted through intimate contact, sharing clothing, or sharing bedding.
Scabies infestation occurs worldwide and is very common.
Causes-
caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. Mites are small eight-legged parasites (in contrast to insects, which have six legs). They are tiny, just 1/3 millimeter long, and burrow into the skin to produce intense itching, which tends to be worse at night. The mites that infest humans are female and are 0.3 mm-0.4 mm long; the males are about half this size. Scabies mites can be seen with a magnifying glass or microscope. The scabies mites crawl but are unable to fly or jump. They are immobile at temperatures below 20 C, although they may survive for prolonged periods at these temperatures.
Symptoms--
After the initial exposure to scabies, it can take 2 to 5 weeksTrusted Source for symptoms to appear. The symptoms usually develop more quickly in people who’ve had scabies before, often as soon as 1 to 4 daysTrusted Source after exposure.
symptoms of scabies include
•Itching, often severe and usually worse at night
•Thin, irregular burrow tracks made up of tiny blisters or bumps on your skin
scabies is most often found:-
Between the fingers
In the armpits
Around the waist
Along the insides of the wrists
On the inner elbows
On the soles of the feet
Around the breasts
Around the male genital area
On the buttocks
On the knees
In infants and young children, common sites of infestation usually include the:-
Scalp
Palms of the hands
Soles of the feet
Treatment-
Medications and self-care
IN AYURVEDA-According to Ayurveda Scabies can be correlated to Pama.
Pama is caused due to aggravation of Kapha in association with indigestion and Pitta.
Types-
1)Dry scabies – It is commonly found in the anal orifice, over the scrotal skin and over the nipples.
2)Pustular scabies – Starts in the finger webs and later spreads to other skin folds. Pus is also filled in the blisters, gradually.
Treatment-
The main aim of treatment will be
To purify the blood and bring out the toxins from the blood stream
Locally to pacify the symptoms like itching and blisters.
Ayurvedic medicines for scabies:
Gandhaka rasayana – It is used in the treatment of skin diseases, itching, chronic fever, urinary tract disorders etc.
Arogyavardhini vati – It is used in the treatment of liver diseases, fever, skin diseases, etc.
Mahamanjishtadi kashaya – used in the treatment of skin diseases, gout, syphilis, non healing wounds.
Khadirarishta – used for treating wide range of skin disorders
Mahatiktaka kashaya – used for treating infectious skin diseases, abscess, non healing wounds and sinuses.
Rasamanikya – used for treating fever, bronchitis, Asthma and skin diseases
Aragwadhadi kashaya.
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