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Scabies Learning Center
Treatments could include:
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Soak Affected Area in Cool Water
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Treatment of Close Contacts
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Prescription medicated creams are commonly used to treat scabies infections. The most commonly used cream is permethrin 5%. Other creams include benzyl benzoate and sulfur in petrolatum. Lindane is rarely used, because of its side effects.
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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. Preparations containing lindane should not be us...
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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.
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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. Preparation...
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