Scabies by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Scabies refers to the various skin lesions produced by female mites, and their eggs and scybala that are deposited in the epidermis, leading to delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction. Recent immunological findings such as cross-reactivity with house dust mite allergens and an altered T-helper-1/T-helper-2 pattern contribute to a better understanding.

Scabies symptom
Symptoms of scabies include itching. 

Scabies in history and prevalence
Scabies has been a scourge among human beings for thousands of years. Its worldwide occurrence with epidemics during war, famine, and overcrowding is responsible for an estimated 300 million people currently infested.

Scabies drug and pregnancy
Treatment of scabies with benzyl benzoate lotion or permethrin during pregnancy appears to be safe, at least in the second and third trimesters. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 2007.

Scabies questions
Q. Do you have a herbal formula against scabies with people?
   A. Not at this time.