A member asked:

I currently got treated for scabies. i used the cream to cure it. when will itching stop?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

SCABIES ITCH: If the diagnosis was correct, and you do have scabies, and if you used a cream called Elimite (permethrin) or anything else with Permethrin in it, the itching should be gone in a week or two. An oral medication -- stromectol -- can also be used if the cream doesn't work. One of the old, very good medications is kwell lotion. Best luck.

Answered 1/14/2019

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Dr. Lisa Kates answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Itching persists: After treatment for a scabies infection it can take up to 4 to 6 weeks for the itching to resolve.

Answered 5/12/2018

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