APLIKASI MINYAK SEREH WANGI (CITRONELLA OIL)
DALAM MENGURANGI GATAL
PADA ANAK USIA PRASEKOLAH (3-5 TAHUN)
DENGAN RIWAYAT PENYAKIT SKABIES
DI DESA MANGKALAYA
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Institusion
Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi
Author
Syahda, Zahra Mirozur
Subject
RT Nursing
Datestamp
2024-05-08 08:12:52
Abstract :
Scabies is an infectious disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei variant hominis which attacks the skin organs. It is also an infectious disease. This disease easily infects children, especially preschool children (3-5 years). This is happened due to the relatively weak immunity and increased social development of preschoolers. The symptoms that usually arise in this disease are itching and pain, and if you don't get the right treatment, it will cause a secondary infection. One method that can be used to reduce itching in sufferers is by applying citronella oil. The oil contains citronellol, geraniol, and citronellal which function as antibacterial agents. The purpose of this application is to reduce itching in sufferers and inhibit the growth of bacteria. The method used is the case study method. This application was carried out on 24 ? 27 May 2023 in Mangkalaya. The author used the citronella oil on the patient's hand to help reduce itching in scabies sufferers which is done once in one visit. The author applied using citronella oil for four consecutive days. The results obtained were reduced itching and pain complaints, and improved integrity status. The authors conclude that the application of citronella oil is effective in reducing itching in scabies patients. Suggestions from the authors are to use citronella oil can be followed and applied by the community in reducing itching in scabies sufferers
Scabies is an infectious disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei variant hominis which attacks the skin organs. It is also an infectious disease. This disease easily infects children, especially preschool children (3-5 years). This is happened due to the relatively weak immunity and increased social development of preschoolers. The symptoms that usually arise in this disease are itching and pain, and if you don't get the right treatment, it will cause a secondary infection. One method that can be used to reduce itching in sufferers is by applying citronella oil. The oil contains citronellol, geraniol, and citronellal which function as antibacterial agents. The purpose of this application is to reduce itching in sufferers and inhibit the growth of bacteria. The method used is the case study method. This application was carried out on 24 ? 27 May 2023 in Mangkalaya. The author used the citronella oil on the patient's hand to help reduce itching in scabies sufferers which is done once in one visit. The author applied using citronella oil for four consecutive days. The results obtained were reduced itching and pain complaints, and improved integrity status. The authors conclude that the application of citronella oil is effective in reducing itching in scabies patients. Suggestions from the authors are to use citronella oil can be followed and applied by the community in reducing itching in scabies sufferers
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