Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How many times can i use permethrin in a week ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Once: It is recommended that you wait 9-10 days before repeating it. There is resistance to the medication now and therefore it may not be effective. Also itching may continue if you have scabies infection even though the mite has been killed. You should see your doctor to see if another medicine needs to be prescribed.
Answered 1/15/2016
1.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have been using scabies cream for 1 week now but it's only getting worse i have been applying 5% permethrin cream every day please help.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My doctor only told me to put the permethrin cream on once and then i should be and if i still had symptoms a week later to go back. Is she right?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was diagnosed w/ scabies. Did the permethrin cream 2x w/ the 1st apply 3 weeks ago and I am still itching like crazy. When does it stop it itching?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
My head has been itchy for a few weeks...been checked 3 times for head lice...none found, also used NIX (permethrin) just to be sure...still itchy...
Applied permethrin 2 times week apart for scabies. Treated whole family and cleaned everything with hot water. after 2 weeks got 3 new red bumps and itchy. Still scabies infested or post scabies itching?
How many times we use to aply lyclear dermal cream permethrin in a day?
I've used permethrin 4 times for suspected scabies. I treated my home. I know the itchiness persists, but is it normal to get new bumps?
I had scabies. I used many times permethrin cream and lindane lotion. Now i don't feel ithing just i feel they crawing in my body.Is it normal?
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
