Question 1

whats the best treatment for scabies mites?

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5% permethrin cream: This cream is available by prescription and can be used in children as young as 2 months.  The cream should be massaged into the skin from scalp to legs and left on overnight, rinsed off in the morning.  All household contacts should be treated.  Then wash all your clothing and bedding in hot water.  You may need to repeat the cream in 1 week if itching persists.

Question 2

how long do scabie mites live for?

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On or off skin??: On the skin they can live for months - that's why treatment is needed because otherwise the rash and itching will persist. Off of the skin, like on your sofa cushions or pillows, they can live for about 3 days. That's why when treating for scabies and cleaning up the environment, you bag things you can't wash in hot water in a sealed garbage bag for 3 days to kill any persistent mites.

Question 3

can scabie mites fall off your body?

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They do not 'fall': scabies can pass to others  through used clothing( including bed sheets) and with close contact.

Question 4

can scabie mites fall off your skiln?

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Yes: This is part of the reason why scabies can be transferred by contact with infected clothing or bedding.

Question 5

what color are mites scabies?

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Scabies: scabies are actually brown in color but cause a intensly itchy red papular rash as they burrow under the skin

Question 6

are there any otc scabies mites killers?

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No: The medications that kill scabies mites(scabicides) are by prescription.  There are some OTC but none have been tested or approved for the treatment of scabies.

Question 7

how long do scabie mites live for off the skin?

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72 hours: Scabies can live for about 3 days off of the skin. That's why if you have items that need cleaning that you can't put through hot water in the wash to kill the mites, you bag the items in a clean garbage bag, seal it up , and leave it for 3 days and the items will be good to go again.

Question 8

how to treat scabies and mites from skin?

Accepted Answer

Scabies Treatment: It requires effort to get rid of scabies. 1st, you ; all members of your household need to be treated. Ivermectin is an effective medication for treating scabies. 2nd, clean (ie. Hot water in machine) clothes, bedding ; towels you've come in contact w). There may be things like pillows that can’t go in the wash. Place them in a big plastic bag ; tie it up. Keep it in there for 48 hours because.

Question 9

how long can scabies mites live?

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About 1-2 months: After a female scabies mite lays eggs, they hatch 3 days later. Around 2 weeks later, the new mites can find mates. A fertilized female mite burrows into the upper layer of skin, laying eggs while living inside the burrow, for one month or more.

Question 10

where do scabies mites usually live?

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Under the top layer: Scabies live inside the skin and are prone to affect certain areas, wrist ankles, nipples armpits, genitalia, waistline. It spreads from animals to humans or from one human to another with a 4 week incubation period. It is very itchy at night and can be safely treated with elimite (permethrin). Even in children or pregnant women.

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