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Question: I have scabies and all the normal treatments do not work. I saw that Mayo Clinic recommended a prescription drug and I believe it started with the letter A. I cannot find the information that stated when all else failed get this rx from your doctor. Thank you XXXXXXX XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Explained recommended treatments
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The evidence based treatment of scabies its:
-- Permethrin 5% cream, applied to all areas of the body from the nexk down and washed off after eight to fourteen hours and appky again after one week.
-- Ivermectin 200mcg/kg single dose repeated after one to two weeks.
-- Its suggested that if you have crusted scabies to treat simultaneously with oral ivermectin and topical permethrin 5% cream.
There is no other treatments then these recommended.
Make sure also to also remove all sheets and wash with high temperatures.
I hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Explained recommended treatments
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for using HCM to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The evidence based treatment of scabies its:
-- Permethrin 5% cream, applied to all areas of the body from the nexk down and washed off after eight to fourteen hours and appky again after one week.
-- Ivermectin 200mcg/kg single dose repeated after one to two weeks.
-- Its suggested that if you have crusted scabies to treat simultaneously with oral ivermectin and topical permethrin 5% cream.
There is no other treatments then these recommended.
Make sure also to also remove all sheets and wash with high temperatures.
I hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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