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Treatments could include:
  • Soak Affected Area in Cool Water
  • Treatment of Close Contacts

Treatments Overview Articles

Scabies
Prescription medicated creams are commonly used to treat scabies infections. The most commonly used cream is permethrin 5%.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 11, 2008
Scabies
Several types of lotions (1% lindane or 5% permethrin) can be applied to the body, and left on for 12-24 hours. This is usually sufficient, although it may be reapplied after a week if mites remain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Scabies
A paste made from two herbs, neem (Azadirachta indica) and turmeric (Curcuma longa,) applied to the affected area daily for 15 days has been found to be effective in treating scabies.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Scabies
Several types of lotions (usually containing 5% permethrin) can be applied to the body and left on for 12 to 24 hours. One topical application is usually sufficient, although the scabicide may be reapplied after a week if mites remain.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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