![]() Only permethrin or sulfur ointment may be used in infants. In addition, when treating infants and young children, scabicide lotion or cream also should be applied to their entire head and neck because scabies can affect their face, scalp, and neck, as well as the rest of their body. Scabicide lotion or cream should be applied to all areas of the body from the neck down to the feet and toes. Always contact a doctor or pharmacist if unsure how to use a particular medicine. The instructions contained in the box or printed on the label always should be followed carefully. No “over-the-counter” (non-prescription) products have been tested and approved to treat scabies. ![]() Scabicides used to treat human scabies are available only with a doctor’s prescription. Products used to treat scabies are called scabicides because they kill scabies mites some also kill mite eggs. Use of insecticide sprays and fumigants is not recommended. Scabies mites generally do not survive more than 2 to 3 days away from human skin. All persons should be treated at the same time to prevent reinfestation.īedding, clothing, and towels used by infested persons or their household, sexual, and close contacts (as defined above) anytime during the three days before treatment should be decontaminated by washing in hot water and drying in a hot dryer, by dry-cleaning, or by sealing in a plastic bag for at least 72 hours. ![]() ![]() Both sexual and close personal contacts who have had direct prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infested person within the preceding month should be examined and treated. In addition to the infested person, treatment also is recommended for household members and sexual contacts, particularly those who have had prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact with the infested person. Symptoms can typically take 4-8 weeks to develop after they are infested however they can still spread scabies during this time. It is important to remember that the first time a person gets scabies they usually have no symptoms. ![]()
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