Question 1

i had itching arround my body from a year.i did skin test andwith no result.adminstrate ivermectin and nothing happen.no one from family had itching.

Accepted Answer

Complex: This is a complex problem. You should have general tests to rule out underlying metabolic problems such as liver or kidney disease, avoid alcohol all together if you drink.

Question 2

does ivermectin kill all the scabies i have on my body ? and how do i convince my family to treat themselves and the house ?

Accepted Answer

YES: Treatment requires a prescription, typically of a topical medication such as: permethrins, crotamiton, or lindane . Ivermectin's use in scabies is effective but is "off label" ( ie. Not an fda approved indication).  Convincing the family will be easy but space limitations can't do justice to this topic- go to the cdc website for the best answer-http://www.Cdc.Gov/parasites//scabies/.

Question 3

can you use sklice (ivermectin) for scabies, even though it seems like a med for lice? how much is safe to use on the body? do i have to discard tube?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can use this medicine because lice and scabies the same! Just different words but the same bug.

Question 4

what can kill nematodes eggs in the body apart from albendazole mebendazole and pyrantel pamoate and ivermectin?

Accepted Answer

: Those are all available drugs in the US. Take care.

Question 5

i am taking ivermectin and applying crotamiton cream on my whole body to cure scabies. when can i drink alcohol after taking the ivermectin?

Accepted Answer

Ivermectin: After you take ivermectin, it stays in your body for a little over 4 days. Thus, after 4 days you can drink alcohol.

Question 6

i was treated for severe eczema, dermatitis, possibly scabies.  i was prescribed ivermectin and a low dose steroid.  can you explain the intense rash that surfaced 12 days into treatment all over my body? day 15 ivermectin was taken.  symptoms calmed?

Accepted Answer

Multiple conditions: You have a number of conditions which may cause an intense rash, and if there is a response to ivermecin, scabies may be under control, but may recur.
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Question 7

how long does ivermectin stay in your system to fight scabies?  can i use tea tree oil 24 hrs after taking ivermectin and topical permethrin cream?

Accepted Answer

Unusual choice: Ivermectin stays in your blood for a day.  It's an unusual choice of therapy for scabies infestation and is usually reserved for patients who do not have functional immune system.  Permethrin alone, applied as directed to the whole body and left on overnight before washing, should do the trick with one initial treatment followed by a second treatment 7 days later if needed.  Tea tree oil is ok.

Question 8

what is ivermectin used for?

Accepted Answer

Several uses: Ivermectin can be used to treat a parasitic infection called strongyloides. It is also commonly used to treat an ectoparasitic infection called scabies. The latter use is in the setting of a severe case of scabies (norwegian scabies).

Question 9

is ivermectin ( stromectol ) for scabies?

Accepted Answer

Can be: First line therapy for scabies is a topical scabicide.  Ivermectin (stromectol) is an oral anti-parasitic agent which has been used to treat scabies but is not fda-approved for this use and is considered second line therapy in severe cases or in patients who cannot tolerate topical agents.

Question 10

is epilepsy a contraindication for using ivermectin?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Depending on the type of epilepsy, would most likely be safe for a one time treatment.

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I had itching arround my body from a year.i did skin test andwith no result.adminstrate ivermectin and nothing happen.no one from family had itching.

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Does ivermectin kill all the scabies i have on my body ? and how do i convince my family to treat themselves and the house ?

A member asked:

Can you use sklice (ivermectin) for scabies, even though it seems like a med for lice? how much is safe to use on the body? do i have to discard tube?

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What can kill nematodes eggs in the body apart from albendazole mebendazole and pyrantel pamoate and ivermectin?

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I am taking ivermectin and applying crotamiton cream on my whole body to cure scabies. when can i drink alcohol after taking the ivermectin?

A member asked:

I was treated for severe eczema, dermatitis, possibly scabies. i was prescribed ivermectin and a low dose steroid. can you explain the intense rash that surfaced 12 days into treatment all over my body? day 15 ivermectin was taken. symptoms calmed?

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How long does ivermectin stay in your system to fight scabies? can i use tea tree oil 24 hrs after taking ivermectin and topical permethrin cream?

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What is ivermectin used for?

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Is ivermectin ( stromectol ) for scabies?

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Is epilepsy a contraindication for using ivermectin?

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