Marina del Rey, CA
A 55-year-old female asked:
I was treated for severe eczema, dermatitis, possibly scabies. i was prescribed ivermectin and a low dose steroid. can you explain the intense rash that surfaced 12 days into treatment all over my body? day 15 ivermectin was taken. symptoms calmed?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Multiple conditions: You have a number of conditions which may cause an intense rash, and if there is a response to ivermecin, scabies may be under control, but may recur.
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