I'm not sure about parasites under the skin's surface, but from what I've read, it can definitely help with intestinal parasites. A doctor by the name of Jennifer Daniels is the best source for how Turpentine can be helpful. If you Google TurpentineJennifer Daniels you'll see a PDF written by her. Read that and it will tell you a lot! It's aimed at Candida, but they are similar, so it will be very helpful for you.