Can you have scabies in your hair?

Are you itching to know whether it’s possible to have scabies in your luscious locks of hair? Well, look no further because we’ve got the answer for you! In this article, we’ll explore everything there is to know about scabies and whether they can make a home on top of your head.

What are Scabies?

Before diving into the question at hand, let’s first understand what scabies actually are. Scabies is an infestation caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin and lay eggs. These pesky critters cause intense itching and redness all over the body.

How do You Get Scabies?

Scabies spread through close contact with someone who has them or by sharing personal items such as clothes, towels or bedding with an infected person. They can also be transmitted during sexual activity.

Symptoms of Scabies

Now that we’re clear on what causes scabies let us delve deeper into their symptoms which may include;

  • Intense itching especially at night
  • A rash visible near burrow marks between fingers and toes
  • Small bumps that often appear under folds of skin
  • Thin, irregular lines made up tunnels inside burrows

If these symptoms sound familiar then unfortunately chances are high that you might have contracted scabiesssssss. Don’t worry too much though since people tend to recover well after treatment without any long-term effects like scars.

Are There Any Specific Areas where We Can Find Them?

As mentioned earlier, scabs (the street name given to scciebs) typically infest warm places such as webbed areas between fingers-ouch!, inner elbows-oh man(mentally preparing yourself for another ouch)-ewww, wrists , knees , waistline and buttocks. Considering how small these mites are, it’s highly likely they can make their way to your hair.

So Can Scabies Be Found in Hair?

Honestly speaking, scabies aren’t the quickest creatures around but if they’re feeling sinister and experimental then yes, they could burrow into your scalp. However, that doesn’t mean you have to shave off all of those luscious locks just yet.

Why is That Exactly?

Mostly because scabies prefer thin skin with less dense hair such as wrists or inner elbows once bitten twice shy!… But every now and then some mites may find solace in human hair on a temporary basis during their journey and move towards somewhere else cooler .

Thankfully for us though unlike head lice which love thick human hair ,scabies don’t quite feel emotionally attached like humans- crying at a sappy movie scene/etc-). Rather than staying put where there’s an abundance of cosy strands, they tend to keep moving around our body so chances are if they did burrow into your scalp long enough to cause any damage -you’ll be already experiencing other symptoms elsewhere….phew!

In some instances when certain population groups are faced with this condition for a while-think correctional facilities/old folks homes-/there has been evidence of an outbreak occurring within the area…..but let’s not panic just yet!! (deep breaths)

Signs Scabies Might Have Infested Your Scalp

Just in case you’re still unsure about whether these little critters have taken up residence on top of your head here goes;

  • Persistent itching/redness even after proper hygiene practices (take note from numerous scent commercials….)
  • Dry flaky scalp
  • Pimple-like bumps or rashes on forehead/hairline/back of neck
    Pourquoi?! Obviously it was too hot inside my mask so I moved it onto my forehead

If you happen to notice any of these then understandably it can make one feel a bit antsy.

Treating Scabies in Your Hair

If you’re experiencing signs and symptoms mentioned above, panic not!! There are numerous over-the-counter products as well as prescription medications that can be used to rid your hair off scabies or rain on its parade quite effectively.

The options available for treatment might vary based on what country of origin or location allowance you have but typically these include; permethrin cream , lotions with Benzyl benzoate/sulfur preparations/tea tree oil(the oil seems more holistic compared to the others eh?), among others treatments…………..phew! While some people may prefer DIYs this isn’t one area where we would advise experimenting-leave the fact checking to us!).

Depending on which option those pesky critters respond better towards from your hair care regime will help eliminate any traces of scabie infestation there. Additionally, careful application is necessary since safety when dealing with such solutions should be prioritized.

It’ll also take time – anything between 2-6 weeks-(another moment of deep breathing)before they finally back down if right measures were adhered to together with only cleanliness like washing clothes etc wasn’t sufficient. We apologize on behalf ,not worth waiting especially due to something supposedly “cool”☹️.

Prevention

Oh c’mon did you think matters ended there? Let’s now delve into ways in which once done treating the pestilence-infested problem could obviously then emerge again–

  • Wash all clothing, bedding and towels frequently while undergoing treatment
  • Don’t share personal items (especially hair combs ?? Seems people still share???)with other persons
  • Stay away from anyone infected until their condition has cleared up -( no moments at trivia night//lockdowns//

Overall it is always better safe than sorry so report straightway whenever symptoms arise before being buried under a pile of clothes waiting and hoping for it to disappear- sigh). Have your hygiene routine polished and don’t forget the occasional deep hair wash might be very crucial – no one wants to host a party on their scalp!.

Conclusion

In conclusion, although head infestations are less common than other typical areas of human skin scabies can indeed end up finding their way there during infestation- remember scouting badges??? . Thankfully we can rest easy knowing that they tend to only stay for temporary periods of time making detection easier. Treatment options are also widely available both over-the-counter products as well as prescriptions.

Prevention in general is always better prevention when it comes down dealing with any kind infection which includes proper cleaning routines and avoiding close contact with infected individuals until their conditions improve. Lastly few things in life come stress-free so if symptoms persist checking whether you’re indeed living within proximity groups prone for outbreak isn’t far-fetched!

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