Question 1

what is the best treatment for scabies? what is the best way to treat and get rid of a scabies rash?

Accepted Answer

Prescription Rx: First get diagnosed properly. Sometimes what we think we have, masquerades as something else. With scabies, the longer you wait, the longer you itch! it is also highly contagious and you risk spreading it around. Unlike head lice, scabies has not developed resistance to its established treatment, prescription topical Permethrin 5% also called Elimite or Acticin (permethrin) (here in the United States).

Question 2

best soap for bathing to get rid of scabies in india?

Accepted Answer

NONE: In India, or anywhere else, scabies is not dirt and cannot be washed off. Permethrin and/ or ivermectin are effective. ALL contacts should be treated at the same time.

Question 3

where can you get neem plant oil and is it realky good for scabbies?

Accepted Answer

Wonder Oil!: I had to wiki that oil, it's good for what ails you. I would go with a traditional treatment. Call your doctor they would suggest; 1st 	permethrin or ivermectin, 2nd 	malathion or benzyl benzoate.  3rd  lindane
see: https://online.Epocrates.Com/u/2942124/scabies.

Question 4

do people get scabies?

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Yes : Yes, it is a people skin infection.

Question 5

can u get scabies twice?

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Yes: If re-exposed, you can get it numerous times. You do not develop immunity. However, it can take 6 or more weeks for the itching and rashes associated with a case to finally heal.

Question 6

can you get scabies from gym?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Scabies is usually transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact  but less often it can be transmitted from objects  (towel, bed sheets, shared clothing, etc.).

Question 7

can i get scabies from my pet?

Accepted Answer

No: The infestation on a pet is by a form of scabies which is incompatable with humans.  The only way you could get infected from this source is if you were profoundly sick or immunosupressed.

Question 8

wondering about scabies how do you get it?

Accepted Answer

From others : Human to human (close) contact.

Question 9

can you get scabies from touching objects?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: You have to come in contact with scabies to get it. It is usually from another person, both by skin to skin and sexual contact. It can be transmitted through bed sheets, and towels, if they were not washed. Also pets can have it, and you can get it from them. This is the CDC site, which has a much more complete explanation. http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/gen_info/faqs.html

Question 10

what is the likelihood you can get scabies?

Accepted Answer

Not easy but: Unfortunately it is more prevalent in 3rd world countries and found in overcrowded situations- passed from skin to skin situations.

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