Question 1

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 2

i was prescribed ivermectin 3mg tablets for 12 days to treat scabies. can i use some type of otc topical cream for the itch?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This medication can be combined with an oral steroid. Start with 1% hydrocortisone - mix a good portion with an eczema cream and spread over affected areas within 3 minutes after shower/bath. See your MD for alternative prescription strength creams if this is not helpful. Itch will stop when the body absorbs the dead mite from the skin.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-scabies-overview

Question 3

if i treat myself with ivermectin scabies treatment and wash everything tomorrow such as clothes, sheets...won't i just get reinfected from new mites?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: As long as you have completely treated yourself, your belongings and close contacts, you won't necessarily get reinfected.

Question 4

treated for scabies 30 hrs ago with po ivermectin. i sanitized everything. just broke out w/ new itchy red bumps. does this mean treatment failed?

Accepted Answer

Reassess diagnosis: Either it's not scabies, or the source is somewhere you haven't accounted for. See your doc to explore other possibilities such as bed bugs, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, syphilis, or many other diagnoses.

Question 5

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 6

what is the appropriate dosage of stromectol (ivermectin) for scabies?

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Ivermectin (Stromectol) dose is 200 mcg/kg orally on an empty stomach with water. 2 or &gt; doses at least 7 days apart is sometimes needed.scabies infestation.  Per CDC: “The safety of ivermectin in children weighing less than 15 kg and in pregnant women has not been established.”

Question 7

is it possible to have scabies after 4months, w/multi doses of ivermectin, to be reinfected/still have it..but not have gave it to husband or 2 sons?

Accepted Answer

Need details: How many doses??? Standard is 2------TWO. Were your husband and son treated AT THE SAME TIME???? It is necessary to treat everyone in the home, EVERYONE, including those without symptoms. If they were not treated you would be reinfested. Were you treated with permethrum? Are you sure it is scabies? What was the source? If you have not yet seen a dermatologist, now is a good time.

Question 8

looking for telemedicine doc to prescribe ivermectin. i have scabies?

Accepted Answer

: Good luck. This is a public information site where volunteer docs answer health questions based on information you post. It does not offer telemedicine, scripts, notes or other direct care. There are affiliated sites that do. go to www.connect@healthtap.com to see if one of their pay service docs is available.

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

help please? what is the correct dosage of stromectol (ivermectin) for scabies?

Accepted Answer

Correct dosage: Ivermectin (Stromectol) dose is 200 mcg/kg orally on an empty stomach with water. 2 or &gt; doses at least 7 days apart is sometimes needed.scabies infestation.  Per CDC: “The safety of ivermectin in children weighing less than 15 kg and in pregnant women has not been established.” http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/health_professionals/meds.html

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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 ?

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I was prescribed ivermectin 3mg tablets for 12 days to treat scabies. can i use some type of otc topical cream for the itch?

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If i treat myself with ivermectin scabies treatment and wash everything tomorrow such as clothes, sheets...won't i just get reinfected from new mites?

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Treated for scabies 30 hrs ago with po ivermectin. i sanitized everything. just broke out w/ new itchy red bumps. does this mean treatment failed?

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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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What is the appropriate dosage of stromectol (ivermectin) for scabies?

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Is it possible to have scabies after 4months, w/multi doses of ivermectin, to be reinfected/still have it..but not have gave it to husband or 2 sons?

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Looking for telemedicine doc to prescribe ivermectin. i have scabies?

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Is ivermectin ( stromectol ) for scabies?

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Help please? what is the correct dosage of stromectol (ivermectin) for scabies?

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