Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
2 yr old was given rx permethrin 5% 2 days ago. after applying developed a rash even worse than before treatment. is she allergic? can i use calamine?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Calamine ok: The reaction was likely an irritation especially when ther e has been no itching. Topical hydrocortisone may help but consult a doctor if problem persists.
Answered 6/26/2015
2.6k views
Thank
Yes you can: Works well for scabies. If some reactive dermatitis, the permethrin may not work. I would have it looked at again and may recommend Hydrocortisone cream instead to see if works.
Answered 7/6/2015
2.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I applied permethrin an hour ago. It soothed the itching and the hives I have from an allergic reaction to another medication. May I apply calamine or?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I did the 5% permethrin cream treatment two days ago. Last night was the first night sleeping after the treatment. I was still waking up itchy during the night and woke up with some new bumps/itchy areas. Should I be worried that I was significantly more
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I applied permethrin 2 days ago, and aside from itching, I'm still seeing new bumps. does this mean I need to re-apply treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After applying Permethrin cream for scabies treatment can I go back to work out in the heat ? Will me sweating profusely wash off the cream?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After first treatment of permethrin 5% today is my second day most of the itching is has gone away I have a few new ones that have popped up my old on?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I've taken scabies treatment 2 times. first permethrin then pills and in some areas the rash has died but in some it's still there and the itch still there. My skin looks dry as well and the rash seems2 spread to all areas of my body even after 2trea?
Is it mites? Family is itchy but no rash. PA says try Nix (permethrin) as an overnight lotion, shower off in the am. Sound like reasonable course of treatment?
Took permethrin for scabies rash. Initial rash has cleared but new rashes are forming in new spots on my body. Did the treatment not work?
How long after permethrin treatment after rash goes away?
Can a rash from scabies spread after permethrin treatment of the mites are killed? Just did treatment last night, rash on cheek now, not itchy
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
