A member asked:

Applied permethrin cream 5% for scabies last night, to every inch of my body. on for 12 hrs. i still woke up with new bites. when will new bites stop?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It can take 3 weeks: Scabies symptoms aren't from "bites", but from the body's allergic reaction to scabies mites and their products (eggs, droppings, etc). Permethrin kills mites immediately, but it takes time for the immune system to clear the dead mites and the junk they left behind. Red bumps and itching can continue up to 3 weeks, and may even get worse for a while. Hang in there, it will clear up with time.

Answered 2/15/2020

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