Can sulfur soap remove mites?

Sulfur soap can eliminate mites. Sulfur soap is a common medicinal soap in daily life; its sulfur content has antibacterial and mite-removing properties. Once made into soap, it can inhibit sebum secretion, kill bacteria, eliminate fungi and parasites, including mites. Therefore, sulfur soap can relieve skin itching and has certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on skin discomfort caused by mites. Sulfur soap is primarily made by combining sodium fatty acid, water, and sulfur powder, and it has multiple functions. In daily use for cleansing the skin, it can remove most mites from the skin surface. However, as sulfides cannot penetrate deeply into hair follicles, sulfur soap cannot completely eliminate mites located deep within the follicles. If the skin becomes itchy or develops acne due to a high number of mites, sulfur soap can be used appropriately to remove surface mites. At the same time, topical medications such as Xin Fu Man Ling ointment or metronidazole gel can be used under medical guidance to treat deeper mite infestations and achieve complete eradication. However, when using sulfur soap, it is important to note that due to its strong irritancy, although it can remove mites, frequent use may damage the skin barrier, negatively affect skin health, and lead to symptoms such as dryness, flaking, and increased sensitivity.