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Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is an essential oil with antipruritic, antibacterial, acaricidal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps relieve itching and clears dermal rashes, among its many benefits. The oil has been said to be effective against human scabies infections, although it does not work as well on eggs lodged deep into the skin.

A recent review paper [4] found that this essential oil might be an effective treatment for scabies that have shown resistance to regular medical treatments. Unlike neem, which has not been tested in humans, tea tree oil has shown effectiveness in treating scabies in both human and animal trials.

Tea tree oil is not for everyone though. Some people are allergic to it. If you have any weird or unpleasant reactions to it, stop using it. You may be better off with alternative home remedies.

Tegan Parry June 15, 2021

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