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Carvacrol, a monoterpenoid phenol found predominantly in oregano oil (Origanum vulgare) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris), has been investigated for various pharmacological effects, including antimicrobial and antiparasitic activities. Regarding scabies, which is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, several in vitro studies have examined the efficacy of essential oils and their components, including carvacrol, against the mites. Research indicates that carvacrol exhibits significant acaricidal activity in laboratory settings. For example, studies have shown that carvacrol can kill Sarcoptes scabiei mites in vitro, often more effectively than some conventional treatments. The mechanism is believed to involve disruption of the mite’s cell membrane and interference with enzyme activity. However, clinical evidence in humans is limited. Most published data are from laboratory or animal models, and there are few, if any, well-controlled clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of carvacrol for treating human scabies. Some traditional and anecdotal reports exist for the use of oregano oil preparations in skin conditions, but these do not constitute robust scientific validation. Thus, while there is preliminary scientific support from in vitro studies, the overall evidence is limited, and further research is needed to confirm the safety and effectiveness of carvacrol in clinical practice for scabies treatment.

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