Question 1

i want to apply permethrin in order to get rid of scabies. is this treatment 100% working and when can i concider myself not-infective? thank you :)

Accepted Answer

No. Some Scabies: are resistant to this treatment. Go to CDC web site for complete info.

Question 2

i have treated my self with permethrin cream and i still can't get rid of scabies what should i do ? i have also done two treatments i still have it

Accepted Answer

Scabies Treatment: First of all I have to ask you, have you been diagnosed by a phycisian if you have scabies and secondly did the doctor advised you how touse permethrine cream.I f you have medically diagnosed scabies and you have been using the permethrine cream properly then chances with two treatments are that scabies has been cured.The itching symptoms can persist for a while and need to be treated with anti itc.

Question 3

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 4

if 5% permethrin cream has not worked 4x/6 wks, what is the next step to get rid of possible scabies. env & fam treated. treatment was done correctly.

Accepted Answer

Scabies: Permethrin treatment needs to be repeated one week after the initial treatment.  There are oral treatments for scabies, like ivermectin.  However, the itch of scabies can last up to 6 weeks after proper treatment.  As long as you are not seeing new lesions, the scabies is treated and the itch will eventually resolve.  A cortisone cream can help with itching but not on days using permethrin.

Question 5

my doctor diagnosed me with scabies. she told me to go buy rid lice treatment. but if it didn't work to fill a script she gave. they were oral medication i took for only 7 days. i done one treatment, took all 7 pills then done another rid treatment. my la

Accepted Answer

Takes time: The bumps appear as a skin reaction to the debris left in the tunnels the scabies leave under your skin.That reaction does not stop at the point of treatment, since it may take a couple of days to show up.It is a little early to worry about treatment failure. Give it another week, and your sites ought to be healing. Re-infection is a possibility if bed linen and clothes have not been cleared.

Question 6

will rid lice treatment (pyrethins and piperonyl butoxide) treat scabies?

Accepted Answer

Lice: Unlikely to treat scabies - if you think you may have scabies please go see your primary provider.

Question 7

is there any way that there is an over the counter medicine that you could take to get rid of scabies?

Accepted Answer

: No over the counter products have been shown to be effective.
Please visit this site for info: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/treatment.html
Wish you good health!

Question 8

how long does it take to fully get rid of scabies?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: If treatment is correct and effective, two weeks are enough.

Question 9

how can i get rid of crusting scabies??.. i've tried multiple things including the cream, and can't take the oral cuz i might be pregnant..

Accepted Answer

Dermatology: Hopefully you don't have infected bites. I would suggest topical Neosporin until seen by a skin specialist.

Question 10

what is the best treatment i need to take to get rid of bv?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial Vaginosis: the best treatment is antibiotics given by your physician after evaluation and diagnosis that this is what you have.

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I want to apply permethrin in order to get rid of scabies. is this treatment 100% working and when can i concider myself not-infective? thank you :)

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I have treated my self with permethrin cream and i still can't get rid of scabies what should i do ? i have also done two treatments i still have it

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

If 5% permethrin cream has not worked 4x/6 wks, what is the next step to get rid of possible scabies. env & fam treated. treatment was done correctly.

A member asked:

My doctor diagnosed me with scabies. she told me to go buy rid lice treatment. but if it didn't work to fill a script she gave. they were oral medication i took for only 7 days. i done one treatment, took all 7 pills then done another rid treatment. my la

A member asked:

Will rid lice treatment (pyrethins and piperonyl butoxide) treat scabies?

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Is there any way that there is an over the counter medicine that you could take to get rid of scabies?

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How long does it take to fully get rid of scabies?

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How can i get rid of crusting scabies??.. i've tried multiple things including the cream, and can't take the oral cuz i might be pregnant..

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What is the best treatment i need to take to get rid of bv?

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