Feedback
Join Now | Sign in
My Healthline
Free Newsletters
 

Scabies : Treatments

Healthline's Premium Tools

Symptom Search
Explore other causes of
Itching
Rash
Burrows in skin
Pill Finder
Search by color, shape and markings. click here
Drug Interaction Checker
Check any 2 drugs for interactions. click here
Drug Compare
Compare any two drugs side by side. click here
Healthline Part D Plan Selector Medicare Part D
Medicare's drug plans are subsidized by the US federal government and offered through insurers.
Advertisement
Marketplace

Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Soak affected area in cool water

Treatments Overview Articles

Scabies
Prescription medicated creams are commonly used to treat scabies infections. Such products 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. Fo...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 17, 2006
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. Preparations containing lindane should not be us...
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. Preparation...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Advertisement
Back to Top