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If a six months pregnant woman has scabies, is it safe to be treated either with permethrin 5% dermal cream or malathion 0.5% aqueous liquid?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Yes: All are okay for use Malathion is theoretically preferable.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Yes: The major risk parameters from absorbed toxins occurs in the first 4 months of a pregnancy. At six months, the baby is far enough along to not be at risk. If these treatments are indicated for the scabies, then by all means apply them.

Answered 1/1/2015

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A member asked:

If a six months pregnant woman has scabies, is it safe to be treated either with permethrin 5% dermal cream or malathion 0.5% aqueous liquid?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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