Question 1

found long mass, half index finger size,  between foreskin & penis- below penis head. am i allergic to permethrim 5%? blood clott?

Accepted Answer

Not worth trying to: guess when the health of your penis is at stake. Recommend prompt medical evaluation.

Question 2

i used permethrin. how long for the red lesions to go away?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks: Permethrin cream is great for mite infestations. For scabies: it takes 1 week to really work and may req another week of tx. For demodex, may require 3 weeks and then maintenance if it recurs.

Question 3

if you use permethrin on scabie nodules will it make them go away?

Accepted Answer

No itch your done: A good coat of permethrin should do the trick.  It will take some time for the nodule swelling to go away.   If the itching is gone you can feel comfortable that you did the job.  Remember to wash the bedding, clothes etc and you may need to treat other members of the family.

Question 4

what happens if i overdose on permethrin?

Accepted Answer

Tough to overdose: Using Permethrin as directed makes it difficult to overdose with this cream. Using anything indiscriminately is certainly not good practice.

Question 5

how effective is nix (permethrin)?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Some sarcoptes scabiei (mite causing scabies) became resistant to nix (permethrin) and requires lindane treatment.

Question 6

can i buy permethrin over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  For example, rid is available in the U.S. Without a prescription.

Question 7

permethrin cream, how often do i apply?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin: Permethrin cream should stay on at least 8 hours with each application.  Usually, it's applied once, then the process is repeated in 1 week.

Question 8

what is permethrin cream usually used for?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: It is used for the treatment of scabies an infection cause by mites which can be very itchy especially at night.

Question 9

dangers of using permethrin cream repeatedly?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: This is basically a bug killer, like what is in your handy bug spray. Repeated applications to the skin, especially if the skin barrier is broken down by infection, infestation or burns could lead to the toxic material entering your blood.

Question 10

will acticin (permethrin) work on my rosacea?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a scabicide used to treat scabies, a common skin infection in children who play outdoors.

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Found long mass, half index finger size, between foreskin & penis- below penis head. am i allergic to permethrim 5%? blood clott?

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I used permethrin. how long for the red lesions to go away?

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If you use permethrin on scabie nodules will it make them go away?

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What happens if i overdose on permethrin?

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How effective is nix (permethrin)?

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Permethrin cream, how often do i apply?

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