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23 weeks pregnant. just treated for scabies yesterday w/permethrin cream. still very itchy. is it safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine)? or anything for the itchiness

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

One treatment option: I am not an obstetrician but i did want to make you aware of one treatment option - acupuncture. It is very helpful for itching & will be safe during pregnancy. There are a few specific acupuncture points that should not be needled during pregnancy but these are not used for itching tx. Congratulations & take care.

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pregnant: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is safe, as needed, under supervision, especially since the fetus is fully formed at that stage.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

23 weeks pregnant. just treated for scabies yesterday w/permethrin cream. still very itchy. is it safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine)? or anything for the itchiness

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

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