Scabies Treatment Permethrin- 316 Questions Answered

Suffering from scabies since last 1 month. I have used Permethrin cream, Crotamiton cream along with FX24 tablet.but condition is not improving. Getting new bumps even after 1 month of treatment.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry..it can be improved.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Yesterday, I met someone and I did spent some hrs with him... We got intimated for 2hrs .... After done with this.... An ointment named Permethrin dropped down from his boxers....after having a Google search on it... I came to know about scabies... Really worried and depressed..... Will I get infected by licking and romance making with the guy

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Dr. Syed Saquib Psychiatrist | Nagpur

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Scabies is an infectious disease. And yes it spreads through skin to skin contact. And here it seems you have had extensive physical contact. However you don't even know whether the other person was s ... Read More

After 1st application of permethrin cream all over body , when should i reapply to treat scabies?should it be used continuously or we need to apply after some days?

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Dr. Meenu Sethi Dermatologist | Gurgaon

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Permethrin is to be repeated after one week of first application from neck below all over the body and left overnight . ... Read More

Can I use permethrin lotion daily for scabies treatment? I'm in early stage of non crusted scabies. My doctor advised to do so.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 914 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am severally suffering from scabies From the past two months. I am using permethrin lotion . it's not at all useful . please help me to get out of this

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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I think the diagnosis needs to be checked again. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I attached my prescription for scabies treatment. Is it necessary to take ivermectin morning and night for five days. And how long should I use permethrin lotion. My doctor said use everyday for next five days. Please suggest me is that okay?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My son had scabies treatment is going on one week done but still he have getting rashes and pimple like on his private part how many days it will cure totally.. permethrin and ivermectin suggested one week done 2 weeks more... is that enough... what else we should do... why it happened... from 2 to 3 weeks suffering from that...

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Dr. Kiranmayee Chandaluri Dermatologist | Hyderabad

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It will take some time for the scabies to come down.its important that you are taking the medication in a right way. ... Read More

What to do if I get scabies? In the starting stages?.is the oinment, permethrin cream enough for the treatment in the early stages?

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Dr. M Hima Vinuthna Cosmetologist | Vijayawada

Yes but u sometimes need oral antiparasitic drugs and anti histamines to get fully treated. Consult me through online consultation for further treatment ... Read More

Hi, recently found scabies, mild rashes and intense itching. Doctor gave permethrin 5% from neck to toe for myself and my husband. We both applied on same time. After that itching not reduced, still itching in whole body hands, thighs,abdomen. When itching will go? Shall I use permethrin next week again? I am going to start IVF treatment, doctor sa

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Which of the 2 creams are more effective at dealing with scabies if not cure them. Permethrin cream, 5 percent (Elimite). Or scabigard

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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My 5 Month Old daughter is facing problem of scabies As we have already Used Permethrin twice in 15 Days gaps but some part of her leg and face is still have Dr told us to apply permethrin to all family member so now We are cured but our Daughter still have so now what to do?

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Dr. Raina Arora Dermatologist | Ajmer

Scabies is a hypersensitivity itch so even after mite dies itching takes time to go. Your dermatologist would have suggested anti inflammatory medicine to be applied on lesions. Continue applying that ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with scabies. And doctor gave me ivermectin 12, Cetirizine, doxycycline and permethrin cream for five days morning and night. Can I use ivermectin 12 morning and night for next five days?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm suffering from scabies for 3-4 years, I cured it, but it come again after 2-3 months I'm not getting permanent treatment after using permathin cream , ivermectin

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Have you thought about the fact that it is not scabies? It cannot persist for 4 years. Diagnosis needs to be checked ... Read More

Earlier I was suffering from scabies and than fungal infection which left scars on all over body . Pls suggest how can I fade scars . What ointment I should use for scars .

Asked for Female, 27 Years 338 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with scabies on 2nd Jan, it was on both the breast area, used 5% permethrin cream neck to toe 3 times, every week apart as instructed by my doctor, because I am a breastfeed mother. Now since 3-4 days I am getting itchiness on my right stomach, it's itchy for the entire day, not very intense though. Not sure if I got reinfecte

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have 2 Months old puppy. He faced severe hair fall and itchiness when he's one Month old and we've taken to VET. Puppy lost most of the hair in the body and legs. Doctor told that is scabies and given some medications such as cephalexin, permathrin, might take few weeks to recover. I followed every medication but the condition is Not improving. I

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Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

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You can go for a skin scraping test to rule out if it is really a scabies infection or not. Then specific treatment can be followed ... Read More

Hello recently on Monday I found that I am suffering from scabies and medicine I'm taking in Ivermectin once a week and Permethrin cream but still I'm having small pimples on hand and itching on back and hand... What to do can you help me out. I'm unable to sleep at night as it irritates and itches a lot..

Asked for Female, 32 Years 498 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi recently found scabies to me. Small rashes and pimple like bumps in hands, rashes in thighs, abdomen. Severe itching in thighs and hands in night time. Doctor suggested permethrin 5% neck to toe.. after 4 days new bumps coming, itching on scalp & face. If I take oral tablet teczine 1 day no itching, again severe itching, new bumps. How to tr

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My 6 weeks baby boy has scabies, what is the prescribed treatment, what are the precautions to be taken

Asked for Male, 0 Years 313 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have infected by scabies mite few months back. Have undergone medications suggested by doctor including multiple application of Permethrin Cream and Clobetasol Propionate & Gentamicin Sulphate Cream. Two dosage of ivermectin. Washing all my clothes in hot water. Still I'm getting reinfected each time after the medication. Suggest if i'm mis

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 863 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi doctor, I am on scabies treatment since July'23. Took 3 doses of ivermectin 12mg one week apart and before this I received permethrin treatment as well and last week I treated myself with lindance as well. I still get red rash with black centeral hole. Now my doctor has put me on oral steroids and she also has advised to visit a hospital for sc

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 93 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My cousin is 2years and 9 months old, his weight is 13kgs, he is suffering from scabies since last 2months, we have applied permethrin 4 times but every time he gets red rashes back after sometime. I have consulted 2 doctors, both have said that permethrin is the only option. I tried sulphur as well but with no success. He used tetmosol soap as wel

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Dr. Sarish Kaur Dermatologist | Mohali

Hi kindly book an online consultation so I can prescribe you accordingly ... Read More

Permethrin, Lindane, ivermectin All failed to treat my scabies, I washed all my clothes in hot water with no relief. After a week I get red patches again.

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Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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consult online ... Read More

I have taken treatment for scabies, permethrin and then ivermectin but still not cured. I have taken all the measures by washing clothes and bedding in hot water. Will it ever go away on its own?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My scabies is not cured even after taking ivermectin 12mg for 3 weeks, after 3 failed permethrin treatments.

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I took Itin -A for 3 weeks and before this I had 3 weeks permethrin treatment as well. But I still get new rashes.

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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

2.5 month is having scabies. Dr gave 5 percent permethrin lotion but after one week new lesions are appearing. Grandma also has similar problem. What else can be applied. Pls help

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Dr. Sarish Kaur Dermatologist | Mohali

Kindly book an online consultation. You might not be applying it as it has to be. ... Read More

I have got scabies for 1 month now. What is the treatment to get rid of this? Any medicine? Please suggest

Asked for Male, 37 Years 415 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have got scabies, as I am getting bite marks on my body and my family members have similar bite marks as well. We all used permethrin lotion last week but we are still having new bite marks.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Please suggest some medicine for scabies rash treatment. It came from my mother to my 3 years old daughter then it spread to me and my husban. Icthing is untollerable now. Please guide with medicine and suggestions.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 228 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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Scabies treatment permethrin

Suffering from scabies since last 1 month. I have used Permethrin cream, Crotamiton cream along with FX24 tablet.but condition is not improving. Getting new bumps even after 1 month of treatment.

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After 1st application of permethrin cream all over body , when should i reapply to treat scabies?should it be used continuously or we need to apply after some days?

Can I use permethrin lotion daily for scabies treatment? I'm in early stage of non crusted scabies. My doctor advised to do so.

I am severally suffering from scabies From the past two months. I am using permethrin lotion . it's not at all useful . please help me to get out of this

I attached my prescription for scabies treatment. Is it necessary to take ivermectin morning and night for five days. And how long should I use permethrin lotion. My doctor said use everyday for next five days. Please suggest me is that okay?

What to do if I get scabies? In the starting stages?.is the oinment, permethrin cream enough for the treatment in the early stages?

Which of the 2 creams are more effective at dealing with scabies if not cure them. Permethrin cream, 5 percent (Elimite). Or scabigard

My 5 Month Old daughter is facing problem of scabies As we have already Used Permethrin twice in 15 Days gaps but some part of her leg and face is still have Dr told us to apply permethrin to all family member so now We are cured but our Daughter still have so now what to do?

I have been diagnosed with scabies. And doctor gave me ivermectin 12, Cetirizine, doxycycline and permethrin cream for five days morning and night. Can I use ivermectin 12 morning and night for next five days?

I'm suffering from scabies for 3-4 years, I cured it, but it come again after 2-3 months I'm not getting permanent treatment after using permathin cream , ivermectin

Earlier I was suffering from scabies and than fungal infection which left scars on all over body . Pls suggest how can I fade scars . What ointment I should use for scars .

My 6 weeks baby boy has scabies, what is the prescribed treatment, what are the precautions to be taken

Permethrin, Lindane, ivermectin All failed to treat my scabies, I washed all my clothes in hot water with no relief. After a week I get red patches again.

I have taken treatment for scabies, permethrin and then ivermectin but still not cured. I have taken all the measures by washing clothes and bedding in hot water. Will it ever go away on its own?

My scabies is not cured even after taking ivermectin 12mg for 3 weeks, after 3 failed permethrin treatments.

I took Itin -A for 3 weeks and before this I had 3 weeks permethrin treatment as well. But I still get new rashes.

2.5 month is having scabies. Dr gave 5 percent permethrin lotion but after one week new lesions are appearing. Grandma also has similar problem. What else can be applied. Pls help

I have got scabies for 1 month now. What is the treatment to get rid of this? Any medicine? Please suggest

I have got scabies, as I am getting bite marks on my body and my family members have similar bite marks as well. We all used permethrin lotion last week but we are still having new bite marks.

Please suggest some medicine for scabies rash treatment. It came from my mother to my 3 years old daughter then it spread to me and my husban. Icthing is untollerable now. Please guide with medicine and suggestions.

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