Neem Oil on Scabies

by Chico
(Toronto)

I think I have scabies which I didn't treat for like a year. Now I realized what it was. I bought Neem Seed Oil from Indian shops and it says "not for medicinal purposes" which I didn't understand. Maybe they meant not to drink it as a syrup.

I have been applying that for almost 8 days every evening for half an hour all over my body and then I take shower with Neem Soap that I also picked up from the Indian shop.

I felt great a after couple of days. The itch was reduced about 90% and I could sleep better at night. My bites which are all over my legs and shoulder blades seem to be healing.

But since yesterday, after 7 days of straight application, the itch started again, on and off. Does it mean the scabies are dead and that is itching? How long do I have to continue the neem oil application for?

I am planning to continue applying neem oil all over my body for at least 15 days as mentioned by you. I could not find any neem lotion anywhere in Toronto. Therefore I am only using neem oil and neem soap? Is that enough?

Again, why the itch started again? Any ideas?
Thank and best regards,
Chico

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Neem Oil on Scabies

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Don't use neem oil straight
by: Birgit

Hi Chico,

I don't recommend the use of straight neem oil. In fact, neem leaf is the traditional scabies remedy, specifically because neem leaf has a very soothing effect on the skin, and skin with scabies mites is raw, broken and inflamed.

Neem oil is an alternative, since it is often difficult for us in the western world to get access to leaves. But using neem oil does not mean applying it straight. Neem oil is either diluted in a carrier oil, or it is added to other skin care products.

For scabies it is often added to bath water, in which you should soak for 15 minutes.

We don't know if you really are dealing with a scabies infection. If it hasn't been diagnosed it could be something else. (Though I suspect that you are correct.)

If it is scabies then the neem oil should have knocked those mites. The reason severe infestations take longer to heal is not because it takes longer to kill the mites. It's the additional damage and infections that take longer to heal.

The itch could well be something akin to an allergic reaction, a sensitivity that your skin is developing to the neem oil.

The use of straight neem oil is really not recommended. If using neem oil on the skin instead of salves, lotions or soap, then it should at least be diluted, especially if you use it on such a large area and on a daily basis.

I'd stop using the straight neem oil immediately and see if that improves that new itch.

If you can't get a neem lotion, you can easily make your own, by mixing a few drops of oil with a normal lotion in the palm of your hand. Or at least dilute the oil in a carrier oil.

Keep in mind that it may not be scabies that you're dealing with. Also keep in mind that if it is scabies, you also have to go through the eradication program for the whole house, or you'll just pick it up again.

Sharing my experience
by: Arirang777

Or more accurate; my next-door neighbor. He was a 75 years old man. Last October started his itching. It would stay all day long and was worst at night. Doctors were using Canadian style diagnosis; darts and illness wheel to assess him.

They told him everything, from bad mosquitoes, fleas, scabies, all the way to allergy and gluten related issues. Itching was getting worse and worse, expanded all over his body.

The deprivation of sleep made him weak and lost weight. No ointment or medicine could give him a definitive break from it. Finally he was admitted to a hospital but not because of the itchiness, but because he started to go suicidal.

Life was not worth it for him anymore. Then finally after five months, the light; an outside doctor finally suggested to check the liver and other organs. The biopsies revealed he had a bad case of liver cancer. Too big to do anything already.

So in his case, the itching was not the issue, just a symptom. He passed away last days of May 2009.

Don't let me scare you. You seem to be younger and you had this for a year now and still alive and kicking.

Just in case have this thing checked.

Thanks!

She
by: Anonymous

I have been using neem oil since my diagnosis and treatment with effective results. I did receive treatment by way of Nix dermal cream, but have been using neem oil to reduce the itching and discomfort since. Some days are good, and some days are questionable. What I do is, I have a shower, and scrub my body with a shower brush to exfoliate the dead skin cells, and then I massage the neem oil into my skin. This relieves the itchiness for about 16 hours or so.

I believe the itchiness could continue for up to 3 weeks or so post treatment until the remains of the scabies have surfaced up through your skin. Remember it is the allergic reaction to their bodies, waste etc. that cause the itch, so even though treatment may have worked the itchiness remains for a while.

You really may need to see your doctor to at least support or rule out any other condition. I know I had scabies because someone else around me also exhibited symptoms, and so I sought treatment.

I have kept in contact with the pharmacist with any questions, and research has helped to relieve my worry somewhat. Remember, knowledge is power.

I hope this helps.

What do I do?
by: Anonymous

What do I do? I told my mother that I think I have scabies. She said that I don't. But she can't see well and the things from my head match the pictures on the internet. So what do I get her to do? I told her it is for the dandruff so that she will use it too.

Oregano
by: Anonymous

If the neem isn't working for you, I would suggest oregano oil. I have recommended it many times for people who want an organic way to get rid of the scabies. Dilute a few drops in some other oil like coconut and sleep with it on.

It should help A LOT.

And go get some general work ups done in the mean time just to be safe.

Good luck.

Itchy...?
by: Anonymous

I have recently ben diagnosed with scabies after my own GP suggested cortizone cream for Uticarea. You have to really ask your GP for a skin craping. Alot of GP's don't like to talk about scabies who knows why?

I have used Lyclear which it a prescription medication. You scrub your body, dry it very well and then apply the cream all over your body from your toe to your jaw line.

It really will clear up those open sores, however the raised bumps and continuing itchyness I have used every night after a bath in Neem Salv-ation.
Stick with it.

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