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Scabies
Alternate Names : Sarcoptes Scabiei
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Scabies Treatment
The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infestation. There is no known home remedy. Prescription creams and lotions are applied all over the body. It may be necessary to treat the whole family or sexual partners of infected individuals, even if no symptoms are present.
Many prescription products are available. The most commonly used cream is Elimite (permethrin). In difficult cases, an oral antibiotic called ivermectin may be used.
Itching may persist after treatment begins, but will disappear if treatment continues exactly as your health care provider prescribes. Itching can be minimized by cool soaks and calamine lotions. Your doctor may additionally recommend an oral antihistamine.
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• Definition
• Scabies Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Scabies Symptoms & Signs
• Scabies Prevention
• Scabies Diagnosis & Tests
• Scabies Treatment
• Scabies Prognosis
• Scabies Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 4/15/2003
Reviewed By : Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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