A member asked:

I just washed the scabies treatment off and i'm itching worse than before. why?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Side Effect: The topical scabies treatments do actually cause itching because they are irritating to the skin itself. You can try topical cortisone 1% as well as zyrtec (cetirizine) antihistamine as needed for itching, then retreat with scabies treatment if not resolved within a week. Good Luck!

Answered 6/13/2021

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