Question 1

the best treatment for scabies?

Accepted Answer

2 of them: The cheapest one is a lotion (permethrine) which you have to put on your body from neck to toes. It will kill the parasite but won't stop the itching until 2-3 weeks later. The other one is a pill you have to take. Same as the other one, it won't stop the itching. You need another medication for it. Wash all the bed linen and the clothes you were wearing in hot water to avoid reinfestation.

Question 2

what is the treatment for scabies?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin: Scabies is caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. They tunnel under the skin and spread all over. They are very active and readily spread from person to person. The treatment is to apply permethin once overnight and repeat in one week if necessary.. Post scabetic itching is treated with topical steroids. Sheets and pillow cases are washed the next morning.

Question 3

when do scabies bites go away after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Healing: It normally takes a few days up to 1 and even 2 weeks depending on the areas of skin involved, your general and local immune status.

Question 4

how does we know scabies are curing after treatment?

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Gradual improvement: Applying the cream twice (1 week apart) should be followed by gradual resolution of symptoms over 1-3 weeks. A person doesn't truly have to wash things because a scabies mite is supposed to die in 2-3 days if the mite is outside a person. However, because scabies is so miserably itchy, many people do wash their clothes, clean their furniture, etc... Two weeks away from the closet is enough time.

Question 5

how much time does scabies actually last with treatment?

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Scabies: After being treated you may still itch for 2 to 4 more weeks until the allergic reaction has completely resolved.

Question 6

how long does it take for scabies to go away after treatment?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: Usually two weeks of treatment would be enough, but "itching" may linger, sometimes, up to months. The itching without "rash" makes some people believe their scabies still presented.

Question 7

after treatment for scabies does it itch all day or only at night?

Accepted Answer

Scabies treatment: The time of day itching occurs is not affected by the treatment of scabies. Itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the mite and it's feces. Generally, itching is increased with warmth and therefore more pronounced in bed. An increase in symptoms after treatment might be due to an allergic reaction to the medication and should be discussed with your doctor.

Question 8

people who uses treatment for scabies will they be cured completely.

Accepted Answer

Sure: Certainly yes with proper treatment.

Question 9

is it normal to still see scabies burrows after you've had treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After treatment the residual scabies are still in the skin, though dead. Gentle buffing with a loofah in the shower and application of moisturizer may speed up the normalization of the skin's appearance.

Question 10

sir i m having scabies all over the body plz guide for proper treatment?

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Scabies: 1st, you &amp; all members of family need to be treated. Ivermectin is effective for treating scabies (oral or topical).  2nd, you’ll have to clean (ie. Hot water in machine) clothes, bedding &amp; towels you have come in contact w. Some things like pillows can’t go in the wash- put them in a big plastic bag &amp; tie it up for at least 48 hrs because scabies can survive w/o being on humans for 24 to 36 hrs.

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