A 37-year-old member asked:
what are some contraindications of permethrin?
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Dr. Jeffrey Ellis answered
19 years experience Dermatology
Best to ask your doc: You can find information about Permethrin safety here: http://www.Rxlist.Com/elimite-drug.Htm.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
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Dr. Christopher Crosby answered
16 years experience Dermatology
Very Few: Topical Permethrin is usually prescribed for scabies infestation. When used as directed, it is a safe medication. The only real contradiction is any known allergies to the drug or the other chemicals and preservatives in the lotion. If you notice any worsening of your rash after using permethrin, alert your physician.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
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Permethrin: A topical treatment for scabies, a very itchy illness in which a mite burrows through dead skin on the surface of the body.
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Ein answered
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See below: Permethrin can be used more than twice but 2 treatments 1 week apart are almost always curative. The itching can persist beyond the end of treatment ... Read More
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Ferguson answered
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Yes, but: It may be unnecessary. If using it for scabies, it does usually kill the mites with the first application.However, the itching and irritation are caus ... Read More
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barry Resnik answered
31 years experience Dermatology
Tough to overdose: Using Permethrin as directed makes it difficult to overdose with this cream. Using anything indiscriminately is certainly not good practice.
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