Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I just found out i have scabies and i have the cream for it when will it go away ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
One week: Scabies treatment usually works but a repeat treatment imo e week may be needed. Resolution of itching may take a week or longer, occasionally patients need oral medications.
Answered 5/4/2016
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is the remedy for scabies..!! Are anti b to be taken.Whats the best cream to be used.thanks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How often should you use permethrin 5% cream for scabies?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can the ingredient penylephrine that's found in hemorrhoid cream be effective against scabies?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Prescribed cream for scabies. Told to use for one week. Then when I go to use it again after a week, to also medicate my husband. Isn't it better to medicate us at the same time? Won't he just reinfect me?
Am i suppose to keep applying premethrin cream to my scabies everyday or just one time?
Could fuicide cream remove scabies?
How long does it usually take for scabies cream to work?
I got told i have scabies i was given cream and treated my family and i now my scabies have spread?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
