Study says post-scabies skin can promote growth of staph a. bacteria
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articlesPMC4038468 /
Im 9 months since my first scabies treatments. Months 2-9 I’ve dealt with post scabies marks, pigmentation spots, “scars”, and most recently some pimple/boils on buttocks/small of back area. Great, just when scabies wasn’t enough, now this!
Found the linked study says your skin natural biome changes considerably after scabies and treatment. More staph a bacteria. And if you use Hibiclens or other strong antibacterial stuff, you’re killing the good bacteria like lactobacillus. Doesn’t help your skin get back to a natural state if you kill all the bacteria.
Again, none of this info came from a doctor I paid. Gotta find it all on my own.
I’m using salicylic acid body wash now occasionally as exfoliant. Doesn’t kill all bacteria but helps with post scabies acne/.boils. Occasionally use Hibiclens or benzoyl peroxide to spot treat. But now I’m consciously aware of my skin biome and the good bacteria that help crowd out the bad ones.
Posted Jun 30, 2026, 2:36 AM UTC