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how to treat scabies

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The treatment for scabies involves several options, including first-line therapies, alternative treatments, and specific management for crusted scabies.

First-line therapy

Alternative treatment options

Management of crusted scabies

  • Combination therapy: For patients with crusted scabies, a combination of topical permethrin (5% cream) or benzyl benzoate (25% lotion), repeated daily for 7 days then twice weekly until cure, and oral ivermectin 200 mcg/kg on days 1, 2, and 8 is recommended

Specific circumstances

In conclusion, the treatment for scabies involves a variety of options, with permethrin 5% cream, oral ivermectin, and benzyl benzoate 10–25% lotion being the first-line therapies. Alternative treatments and specific management strategies are available for crusted scabies and pregnant patients.

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Scabies

Medical management

Guidelines

First-line therapy

Pathway
IUSTI 2017