Guest guest Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 Just thought the Scabies 101 and Sulphur 101 info below is some good info to have in the archives ... Now, I don't have the annoying critters, but hubby and baby got them, and the " regular " doc we went to for a diagnosis prescribed the Elemite Permethrin stuff and I just REFUSE to let hubby and baby use that, so I called my holistic doc in CO (Philip Incao, MD - anthroposophic physician) and he is sending us a prescription sulphur salve from a compound pharmacy in CO, but that isn't expected to arrive until today, so to help them in the meantime over the weekend we discussed it and decided that I should make a well diluted blend of oils that includes oregano linalool, tea tree, spike thyme, Peruvian balsam and bergamot in a base of neem and sesame oil. Also I went out and got some " pomada de azufre " at my local Wal-Mart to use until the prescription sulphur ointment gets here .... since Sean and I don't have it, we're just using the AT blend and will sulphur up when they are towards the end of their treatments later this week. I'll keep y'all posted as to the results. Oh, and a PS - From what I have read there are a couple different kinds of scabies - animal ones and people ones, and I guess that makes sense cause Jen was mentioning how people aren't their favorite food choice, but I gotta tell ya - similar to Deb's experience with them - if they don't like human critters, I'd hate to see what they do to a creature they DO like, cause hubby has been eaten ALIVE, he looks like he has leprosy on his ankles and shins! So I'd say he definitely has the people liking variety ... Anyway, below is some good info ... *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`` http://www.safe2use.com/scabiesboard/messages2004/27277.html Scabies 101--What you need to know about scabies Posted by Voyajer on May 28, 2003 at 16:49:20: It takes approximately 4-6 weeks to develop symptoms after initial infestation. So you were contagious at least a month before you were diagnosed. This means you could have given it to anyone at that time that you had close contact with. Someone who sleeps in the same room with you has a high possibility of having scabies although they show no symptoms. The symptoms are caused by an allergic reaction the body develops over time to the mites and their by-products under the skin, thus the 4-6 week " incubation " period. There are usually relatively few mites on a normal, healthy person (about 11 females in burrows). Scabies are microscopic (sometimes they are visible as a pinpoint of white, but most people can't see them). The females burrow into the skin and lay eggs there. Males roam on top of skin but can burrow and do, but both males and females surface at times (especially at night). They can be washed off or scratched off (however scratching should be done with a washcloth to avoid cutting the skin as this can lead to infection), which helps to keep the total population low. Also, we create antibodies to the scabies mites which kill some of them. People with compromised immune systems do not develop antibodies to the mites and may develop crusted Norwegian scabies, where many form scabs or have very red skin especially in the elderly (white or gray crusted areas develop with little itching and little or no red bumps) and mite population numbers soar (to hundreds, thousands, or in AIDS patients millions). These cases require additional treatment options to ensure a complete kill. Ivermectin is the treatment of choice in these patients combined with any other topical treatment. Treatments basically fall into a few different categories: topical " pesticide " applications, systemic " tablet " doses (which are great because you don't have to worry that you missed a spot) and the least toxic treatment is 10% sulfur ointment (this is also the cheapest treatment and has the least long-term side-effects). Doctors normally prescribe topical applications of a chemical called Permethrin 5% (a poisonous pesticide). Brand names include Acticin and Elimite. Never use these topical pesticides twice in the same week, you will get pesticide poisoning and can die. Application of these creams should be made from top of head (if you live in a humid climate or have had scabies misdiagnosed for several months) to tips of toes, all nooks, crannies, creases and crevices. Don't forget under finger and toe nails, belly button, etc. Leave the cream on at least 12 hours but up to 24 (optimal is 16 hours for a kill). Repeat the process in seven days to ten days if necessary. The systemic approach involves a drug called Ivermectin, generic name Stromectol. A dosage is prescribed according to weight at least 12 mg for an adult, taken all at once and repeated in seven days if necessary. This is the easiest and quickest method although most doctors are as yet unfamiliar with this treatment. After treatment has been applied or taken, (or directly before treatment if you are careful and wear gloves) cleaning of environment should occur. Wash all recently worn clothing in hot water and dry in a hot dryer. There is no need to wash clean clothes that haven't been touched in the past week. Place clean clothes on a clean sheet out of the dryer. Things that cannot be washed can be dry cleaned. Place other stuffed animals and pillows in a plastic bag for two weeks or freeze these items and shoes in the freezer overnight in a plastic bag with twist tie. This will kill any mites. Towels and bedding should be removed and washed daily for at least three days after each treatment, including mattress pad and pillow covers. Pillows can be tossed in hot dryer for 30 minutes and mattresses can be vacuumed. Vacuum all carpets, rugs and upholstered furniture daily. Don't forget about things like coats, gloves, hats, slippers, robes, kitchen towels, wetsuits, etc. Either isolate long enough for the mites to die in a plastic bag (at least 2 weeks) or clean or freeze overnight. Mop all floor surfaces and clean bathroom surfaces (this only needs to be done after the first treatment). Thoroughly clean brushes and combs too (this is extra precaution and may not be necessary). This routine needs to be repeated at the time of the second follow-up treatment to ensure a thorough kill. If there are pets in the house, they should be either treated with a pemethrin shampoo at the same time as the humans or isolated and treated with Revolution. There are other herbal treatments if desired. Ivermectin products are also available for pets. The key is timing. All household members should be treated at the same time and cleaning must be thorough and simultaneous. Sulfur treatment is a little messier, but many here have found complications later by taking Permethrin treatments (Acticin or Elimite) due to the pesticide content. Sometimes the effects of too much pesticide can cause bad complications for a year or more. 10% sulfur ointment needs to be left on the body 24/7 for a week. This is effective and the least toxic method. It is your choice as to which method you prefer to use. However, do not under any circumstances use the topical pesticide called Lindane (Kwell or Kwellada -- however Kwellada-P with the " -P " is Permethrin) as this has caused 17 deaths in the US according to the FDA and will probably soon be taken off the market. Australia already has a ban on Lindane use for scabies along with 7 other countries. There are several other countries that have banned Lindane for agricultural use (i.e. the entire EU). Expect increased itching and red bumps for the first week after taking any medication for scabies. The dead mites do not leave your skin for 30 days. They will come out with your natural shedding process. During those 30 days expect new bumps and itching. Do not use topical pesticides more than directed. There are several medications to treat scabies. I'm listing them in the order that I think of as the worst to the best. 1. Worst: Lindane (Kwell, Kwellada). Up to 40% of this pesticide is absorbed into the bloodstream. It has been linked to 17 deaths by the US government FDA (3 were positively caused by Lindane). DO NOT USE. THROW AWAY! 2. Malathion: Toxic pesticide, damages genes in the body 3. Permethrin: Toxic pesticide but 2% absorption into bloodstream so slightly safer than above 4. Crotamiton (Eurax): Less toxic, but less effective. Must use for a week minimum to 10 days. 5. Benzyl Benzoate: Less toxic, but can cause asthmatic and allergic reactions. Must use for a week on 1st, 4th, and 7th day. 6. Ivermectin: Oral dewormer. Newest scabies treatment. Safer than all of the above and easiest and quickest to use. 7. 10% sulfur ointment: Safest treatment. Non-toxic. Used in pregnant women and infants under two months of age but effective in everyone if used for 7 days. Cheapest treatment. Over-the-counter treatment. May be used as often as one likes with no toxicity. Drawbacks: messy, stains clothes, use white sheets and T-shirts. For itching: NEVER USE A STEROID OR CORTICOSTEROID. These can cause a weakened immune system creating various new diseases and the worst type of scabies. Options: Benadryl over-the-counter or other antihistamine. Prescription: Doxepin (oral or topical). Information on sulfur ointment should you choose to use it: Just copying my standard answer: All topical treatments to the skin should be tested on a small area first for allergic reaction including sulfur ointment. As regards the sulfur treatment, what I read was that in an orphanage in Mexico, 10% sulfur in cold cream (which I believe they mixed together themselves) was applied once a day at night for 3 days straight to every child (total 58 were treated this way). I believe that the cold cream spread in a thinner layer than would the vaseline ointment normally used. Three days were let pass then one additional night of ointment was applied. Nothing was applied during the day. Clothing and bedding were changed on the 3rd day. So in total the treatment was carried out only 4 times at once a day. All those treated with this cold cream mixture were evaluated on the 10th after initial treatment began and considered free of scabies by the researchers in the study. However, if you are an adult with scabies that was misdiagnosed for several months, I would suggest doing sulfur every day for a week if you find it comfortable. If not, then 3 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on. This will ensure a kill. Reapply sulfur each day after bathing. If you were exposed to someone with scabies but show no signs, you could have one or two or no scabies mites on you. I think it might be sufficient in this case to only go for a 3 day treatment and then wait and see. A three day treatment is what you will find most manuals recommend. -------------------------------- Re: sulfer powder recipe needed Posted by Jenny on July 24, 2003 at 02:17:28: In Reply to: Re: sulfer powder recipe needed posted by Sheila on July 23, 2003 at 16:08:51: Personally, I think it's better to do one thing at a time. Done right, and together with the 101 routine, sulfur, like Ivermectin, is a surefire cure in it´s own right. I agree, the side effects of the Ivermectin will be confusing along with everything else that is going on; it is wise to keep the itch iness anfd the drying out of the skin down as much as possible, also, perhaps, wise to save the Ivermectin for a rainy day... Below is the continouysly modified sulfur 101, with an easy recipe for a home made cold cream base. Sulfur 101 This post contains most of the sulfur info part from Voyajer´s Scabies 101, with some additional suggestions, mostly on how to mix your own sulfur cream and where to get the sulfur powder for this, and also updates on where to buy the pre-made ointments. Voyajer´s 'Scabies 101' needs to be studied very carefully in addition to the below. To mix your own sulfur Where to buy the sulfur powder Pharmacies (ask for sublimed sulfur, and if you're lucky, they will compound it for you, see below) Paint supply stores Garden supply stores Be very careful to get 100 % precipitated sulfur, also kalled sublimed sulfur, or brimstone, or flowers of sulfur, or milk of sulfur. These are pure elemental sulfur, natural and non-toxic. It is a relatively fine crystalline powder, light lime colour, with a faint pleasant lemon fragrance (will not stink). Please keep tightly sealed as it attracts moist. The powder, undiluted, will burn your skin. I got it in a paint store, it was referred to as 'pure sulfur' meaning 100% pure native (or elemental) sulfur, which will always be processed in one of the above ways. By mail order from the web http://www.medichest.com/shopbin/sc/order.cgistoreid=*22a2f86a1e5e64dacb cc6004def7951b4eec44 & sbid=SS MSB1057486660.936 & prevlocation=http://www.medichest.com/Relay.asp Sulfur Powder Sublimed ***hum 12 OZ K118877 $7.18 $7.18 Sub Total $7.18 Also http://www.germadrugs.com/cgibin/shopper.cgipreadd=action & key=11848 & refe r ence=/cgibin/shopper.cgi3Fsearch3Daction26keywords3Dsulfur26searchstart% 3 D0%26template%3DTemplates/search.htm Flowers of Sulfur (113g.) Price: $2.65 Weight 0.38 (Gross Wt.) Also http://www2.eckerd.com/search.aspMSCSProfile=95385A1F52DEA1A229D5B375420 54464DD2B7EB499A662199FF2823E155657373BDC6AFFAA67A9DA3527C8BC16EF9DFD48E F1D07C1B57D622A779E9441F3BE1519D87B16104E16D9C169427E4CE A989D0201FE16FAFB2234536A6896B85033EE30543A7E4683DF85B21B1B80306CD0A1D35 1B325584778A3C153832F91AA233BBD66822114C6979B & sSearchType=1 & sText=sulfur & find=sulfur & SearchName= & fc=and & p= & bool=and & fuzzy= & browse=True & exturl=ht tp%3A%2F%2Feckerd.healthcite.com%2FTopic%2F & cookie%5Ftest=1 Sublimed Sulfur Powder 4 oz $2.99 You can also call your local drugstore and ask them to refer you. You ask for:Precipitated sulfur, or sublimed sulfur, or flowers of sulfur, or brimstone. Which base to use Cold cream, which is the least messy because it vanishes into your skin, or pure vaseline, or mineral oi (or pure petroleum jelly, which is the cheapest but really messy.) Here's how you make your own cold cream base Basic Cold Cream Ingredients 1/2 cup mineral oil 1 ounce beeswax 1/4 teaspoon borax 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon distilled water essential oil scent, if desired Instructions Heat oil and wax in double boiler. Dissolve borax in water and boil. Add to wax in a thin stream, stirring vigorously in one direction. When mixed remove from heat and check temperature. At 140º, add scent. At 120º, pour into jars. Makes one cup of cream. -------------------------- How to mix the sulfur cream or ointment These are several quotes from Voyajer, who posted on this board: " Make sure the sulfur is precipitated (which is also called'sublimed' or 'flowers of sulfur' and many other names). You can mix your own because it is really cheap that way, but be sure to mix it well with an electric mixer or in a blender. 10% of the sulfur powder and 90% cold cream or vaseline...Don't breathe in any of the sulfur powder. Use a face mask. If you have protective goggles this would be good too...Just in case the sulfur powder flies into the air by accident. It will burn the heck out of eyes, nose and mouth. Be careful. Also see that the powder does not get on your skin. And clean the blender really well afterward... Some people are allergic to sulfur ointment. It is very important to get the percentage right. An 8% mixture might not make a person react when a 10% mixture does make them react. Also, anything over 10% sulfur if mixed incorrectly can make almost anyone have an allergic reaction. It has to be made correctly. " The best way is to use a blender, add the powder little by little - by the spoonful, take care to avoid dusting - and slowly as you would when making a mayonnaise. For children, use 6 %, If necesserary go down to 5 %, although at that ratio, Voyajer suggested prolonging treatment. For a grown up person, at the 6% ratio, 14 days straight was suggested. See more about length of treatment below. Pre-made sulfur creams adult Acnomel " Adult Acnomel 8% sulfur 2% resorcinol (specifically for acne, but will work) This is flesh colored and you can wear it on your face all day. " " Adult Acnomel 8% sulfur 2% resorcinol (specifically for acne, but will work)--good for face in humid or damp climates or in demodex. Available at Sav-on " ... a little pricey but worth it. No disturbing odor. From the web The most effective over-the-counter acne medication you can buy. Acnomel fights break-outs before and during occurances, eliminating existing blemishes and helping to prevent future breakouts. *Deep cleans pores and absorbs excess oil* to let clear, clean, healthy skin show through. Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a *thin layer* http://www.medichest.com/acnomelacnemedicatio.html --------------------- Warnings & Precautions Warnings: For external use only. Apply to affected areas only. Do not use on broken skin or apply to large areas of the body. Do not get into eyes. If excessive skin irritation develops or increases, discontinue use and consult a physician. Using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a physician. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Active Ingredients Resorcinol 2% , Sulfur 8% Inactive Ingredients Alcohol 15% W/w, Bentonite, Fragrance, Iron Oxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Purified Water Where to get adult Acnomel on the web http://shop.store./buyinprivate/acacmedcream.html http://www.medichest.com/acnomelacnemedicatio.html http://hardtofindbrands.com/cf/products_detail.cfm?ItemNum=116 & search=al l# http://www.numarklabs.com/OTC.html Walgreens: http://216.239.41.104/searchq=cache:DDLc8fU9Tk0J:www.walgreens.com/store /product.jhtml%3FPRODID%3D436626CATID3D100303+acnomel+ingredients & hl=en & lr=lang_da|lang_en|lang_fr|lang_no|lang_es|lang_sv|lang_de & ie=UTF-8 Here´s where you can other brands (different kinds) pre-made sulfur creams or ointment by mail order: http://www.germadrugs.com/cgibin/shopper.cgipreadd=action & key=128-39 Sulfur Ointment 2 oz 'SULFUR OINTMENT. USP 10% Use: Great for affections of the skin, fungus, spots, acne, ect. Directions: Apply twice daily during the day for a total of 7 days. Formula: Sulfur Precip. 10g., Petrolatum 90g. Buy 6 for $3.84 ea.' Also: http://www.deadseacosmetic.com/ '5% sulfur cream and 10% sulfur cream (for an adult, use the 10%,for children try the 5%)' " Also available OTC at Walmart and CVS " - From a poster on this board: " Not all Walmarts carry Unquento Azufre 10 %. Where I live, 2 out of 5 walmarts stocked it. I found it over by the first aid items (bandaids, chigger ointment, itch/burn creams.) Look for small 2.5 oz. container with yellow label runs about $3.80. Every Walmart I've been to I've found it on the top shelf. Don't call around to each Walmart. You MUST go in and check for your self. I found some stores told me they didn't have it when they did. I asked the pharmacist to give me the OTC stock managers extension# just so I could call him & get an idea when he restocked that item. Kinda crazy, but every time I went there, there would be but 1 container left! Must be a Hot Item!! " Earlier posters found it in 'the hispanic pharmacy section' at Walmart. " they have a 10% sulfur ointment. It's a small white jar with a yellow/orange label made by De La Cruz POMADA DE AZUFRE. It is a 2.6 OZ jar - it's use on the front says it is 'Acne Medication'... " " ...Sulfur ointment I found at a southwestern USA Walmart, in the Mexican body products section, which was in the aisle with hair colorings, brushes & combs: Brand name 'De La Cruz Pomada De Azufre' Acne Medication, Sulfur Ointment 10%, 2.6 oz, $3.99. White plastic jar with orange label. Distributed by DLC Marketing Co., Paramount, CA 90723. Ingredients: Specially processed microcrystalline sulfur 10% in an oil-free, water-washable base. It feels very greasy to me, like vaseline. IMHO it's too greasy for a good acne med. & my teenagers won't use it.... " Some U.S. pharmacies do not carry them but will compose them for you on demand, I guess they have the powder or order it for you, and mix it with petroleum jelly. One poster said it takes them an hour to do this. Compounding pharmasists in your area: http://www.iacprx.org/referral_service/index.html From this board: The Medical Shoppe mixed up a batch for me. The pharmacist used sublime sulfur which he said was better and less gritty than precipitated. It also doesn't have that aweful sulfur smell. The first Medical Shoppe I called said they still needed the doctor to call it in to the pharmacist, but the second one I called said no problem. So sometimes you just have to call around, they can do it for you without a prescription if they want to. Also from talking with the pharmacist I gather that (as one pharmacist put it) it is a tedious job, and they are usually fond of doing it anyway. So, I think they prefer you to buy more, like a lb. or something, to make it worth their while. I got one pound for $30.00. The Medicine Shoppe has franchises. You could go on line and find the closest one to you. www.medicineshoppe.com " Suggestion: Ask them to use a cold cream base. How to use the sulfur cream Patch test for 24 hours before you start the actual treatment. If your skin turns " lobster red " under the patch there is an allergy and the treatment should be reconsidered. A hive-like rash under the patch would mean the same thing. Allergic reaction to the sulfur is not very frequent and does not mean that sulfur is in any way toxic. The sulfur may be itchy by itself which isnormal. All remedies for scabies are likely to cause some itch. " Application should be made from top of head to tips of toes, all nooks, crannies, creases and crevices. Don't forget under finger and toe nails, belly button, etc. " How long to treat for From Voyajers Scabies 101: " As regards the sulfur treatment, what I read was that in an orphanage in Mexico, 10% sulfur in cold cream (which I believe they mixed together themselves) was applied once a day at night for 3 days straight to every child (total 58 were treated this way). I believe that the cold cream spread in a thinner layer than would the vaseline ointment normally used. Three days were let pass then one additional night of ointment was applied. Nothing was applied during the day. Clothing and bedding were changed on the 3rd day. So in total the treatment was carried out only 4 times at once a day. All those treated with this cold cream mixture were evaluated on the 10th after initial treatment began and considered free of scabies by the researchers in the study. However, if you are an adult with scabies that was misdiagnosed for several months, I would suggest doing sulfur every day for a week if you find it comfortable. If not, then 3 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off, 3 days on. This will ensure a kill. Reapply sulfur each day after bathing. If you were exposed to someone with scabies but show no signs, you could have one or two or no scabies mites on you. I think it might be sufficient in this case to only go for a 3 day treatment and then wait and see. A three day treatment is what you will find most manuals recommend. " Bathing/showering is not mandatory for the treatment, but reapplication is. Bathing helps for the treatment though, especially a gentle scrub bath. Use the mildest soap! The petroleum ointment seals the body heat in and may make you feel warm and sweaty. This is part of the treatment, as is a certain amount of itchiness. Voyajer: " The reason sulfur works best in petrolum (Vaseline) or cold cream is the coverage. Vaseline leaves an airtight film on the skin. Many recent studies suggest that the mites need to breathe...Scabies burrows show small holes in the roof denoting the need for air. The vaseline in the sulfur ointment forces them out to breathe. This makes them burn in the sulfur. It is a good system to cure them. " Annie: " Suggestion - wrap yourself in CLINGWRAP after applying ointments......makes for better penetration of medication (my derm suggested that). " - Not necessary, but gives you a feel for the underlying principle. From the web, some generalinfo on topical sulfur from an acne site (please note that the brands mentioned here pertain to acne treatment, not scabies treatment!) Sulfur Topical Brand Name(s): Cuticura Ointment, Finac, Fostex Regular Strength Medicated Cover-Up, Fostril Lotion, Lotio-Asulfa, Sulpho-Lac Drug Class: Acne drug Available OTC?: Yes Available Generic?: Yes Available In Cream, lotion, ointment, bar soap Why Prescribed To treat skin conditions including acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and scabies. How It Works Topical sulfur is lethal to various strains of bacteria (which are a primary cause of acne), fungus, parasites, and other types of microorganisms. It also promotes softening, dissolution, and peeling of hard, scaly, roughened, or irregular surface skin. Range and Frequency For acne, lotion, cream, or bar soap: Use on skin as needed. To use the soap, work up a rich lather using warm water. Wash the affected area, rinse thoroughly, apply again and rub in gently for a few minutes. Remove excess lather with a towel or tissue, without rinsing. Lotion: Apply 2 or 3 times a day. Ointment: Apply the 0.5% ointment as needed. Wash the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly before application. For seborrheic dermatitis: Use 1 or 2 times a day as directed on the package instructions. For scabies: Apply the 6% ointment every night for 3 nights. The ointment should be applied to the entire body from the neck down. You may bathe before each application and should bathe 24 hours after the last application. Onset of Effect Unknown. Duration of Action Unknown. Dietary Advice Topical sulfur can be used without regard to diet. Storage Store in a tightly sealed container away from heat and direct light. Keep the cream, lotion, and ointment forms from freezing. Missed Dose Resume your regular dosage schedule with the next application. Do not double the next dose. Stopping the Drug If you are using sulfur by prescription, the decision to stop taking the drug should be made by your doctor. If you are using it without prescription, you may stop taking the drug when your skin has cleared; however, it is likely that the condition will recur. Prolonged Use If prescribed, do not use sulfur for longer than your doctor recommends. Over 60 No special precautions required. Driving and Hazardous Work No special precautions are necessary. Alcohol No special precautions are necessary. Pregnancy Sulfur has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems during pregnancy. Before you use sulfur, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Breast Feeding Topical sulfur has not been reported to cause problems in nursing infants. Consult your doctor for specific advice. Infants and Children Use and dosage for children must be determined by your pediatrician. Special Concerns Anyone with a history of allergy to sulfur and other ingredients in the medication should not use this product. Keep sulfur away from the eyes. If you accidentally get some of the medicine in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water. Overdose Symptoms Excessive application of topical sulfur may lead to more-severe irritation of the skin. What to Do If topical sulfur is accidentally ingested, call your doctor, emergency medical services (EMS), or the nearest poison control center immediately. Drug Interactions Consult your doctor for specific advice if you are using abrasive soaps or cleansers, alcohol-containing preparations, any other acne agent, any preparation containing a peeling agent such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, sulfur, or vitamin A, or soaps, medicated cosmetics, or other cosmetics that dry the skin. Also tell your doctor if you are using any other prescription or over- the-counter drug for a skin condition. Food Interactions No known food interactions. Disease Interactions You should not use sulfur if you have had a prior allergic reaction to it. Side effects Serious No serious side effects have been reported. Common Mild redness and peeling of skin. Less Common Skin irritation or allergy with redness, peeling, burning, stinging, itching, or rash. Contact your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2004 Report Share Posted July 26, 2004 I gotta add that I'd hate to see what happens to things the scabies parasite DOES like too--one of the nursing homes I worked in wound up on quarantine for 3 months, staff in isolation gear all shift, double-bagging our silly brains out, due to this sucker. We had to use the Lindane treatments--so hard on these old frail folks and we weren't allowed to use other lotions or creams except for other prescriptions. Awful, nasty stuff and I feel for anyone who has it--I didn't get it but had to do the treatments right along with the residents to prevent reinfestation. I know this doesn't help but I do know the feeling, Serra Christine Ziegler wrote: > Just thought the Scabies 101 and Sulphur 101 info below is some good > info to have in the archives ... > > Now, I don't have the annoying critters, but hubby and baby got them, > and the " regular " doc we went to for a diagnosis prescribed the Elemite > Permethrin stuff and I just REFUSE to let hubby and baby use that, so I > called my holistic doc in CO (Philip Incao, MD - anthroposophic > physician) and he is sending us a prescription sulphur salve from a > compound pharmacy in CO, but that isn't expected to arrive until today, > so to help them in the meantime over the weekend we discussed it and > decided that I should make a well diluted blend of oils that includes > oregano linalool, tea tree, spike thyme, Peruvian balsam and bergamot in > a base of neem and sesame oil. Also I went out and got some " pomada de > azufre " at my local Wal-Mart to use until the prescription sulphur > ointment gets here .... since Sean and I don't have it, we're just using > the AT blend and will sulphur up when they are towards the end of their > treatments later this week. > > I'll keep y'all posted as to the results. > > Oh, and a PS - From what I have read there are a couple different kinds > of scabies - animal ones and people ones, and I guess that makes sense > cause Jen was mentioning how people aren't their favorite food choice, > but I gotta tell ya - similar to Deb's experience with them - if they > don't like human critters, I'd hate to see what they do to a creature > they DO like, cause hubby has been eaten ALIVE, he looks like he has > leprosy on his ankles and shins! So I'd say he definitely has the > people liking variety ... > > Anyway, below is some good info ... > > *Smile* > Chris (list mom) > http://www.alittleolfactory.com > -- Check out my eBay auctions! Sweet prices and nice items Seller ID jadenhaize Heaven on Earth www.angelicprovidence.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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