Part 6: Lifestyle Choices

Regularly wash bedding, towels, and clothing in hot water (at least 50°C) and dry on high heat.

Items that cannot be washed should be sealed in plastic bags for at least 3 days to kill mites.

Encourage patients to clean their living environment thoroughly to reduce the risk of reinfestation.

Discourage close skin-to-skin contact with others until treatment is complete.

Avoid sharing personal items like clothing, bedding, and towels.

Educate patients about minimizing contact in crowded environments where scabies is more likely to spread.

Take cool baths or use a cold compress to soothe itching and irritation.

Use gentle, unscented soaps and moisturizers to prevent further skin irritation.

Advise patients to keep fingernails trimmed to reduce skin damage from scratching, which can lead to secondary infections.