Medication: The most common medication is Permethrin 5 % apply to whole body (neck to toe) leave it for 12 hours, shower and repeat in 2 weeks. Treat every one at home. If this does not work oral Ivermectin might.
Answered 5/23/2015
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Scabies requires: Effort to get rid of. All household members need treatment. Ivermectin is an effective med. Meds prescribed by your health care provider are usually needed to treat scabies. Creams include: Permethrin 5%, benzyl benzoate, sulfur in petrolatum, ; crotamiton. Clean (ie. Hot water in machine) clothes, bedding ; towels you’ve touched. Place things like pillows that can’t go in the wash in a big plast.
Answered 6/30/2014
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