HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Itching Due To Scabies

hi, I think I have scabies. I have seen two doctors who are unsure whether it is but have given me lyclear cream to put all over my body. I washed it off this morning, but I still itch horrendously. How long will it take before it goes? Is it more contagious to diabetic sufferers?
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.

It’s very difficult to approach conclusive diagnosis unless for proper physical examination, anyways from your description it seems you are suffering from scabies.
Scabies is a contagious disease caused due to mite and it spreads among people who are in close physical contact and by use of common household articles.

Treatment is pretty straight foreword. Firstly, i would suggest treatment of your secondary infection (if any) with oral and topical antibiotics.
The key to successful treatment of scabies lies in treating everyone simultaneously in the family and others who are in close physical contact.

Your doctor would prescribe oral drugs like ivermectin which will kill the parasite.

You might also be advised application of permethrin 5% cream and a corticosteroid with fusidic acid cream. Apply the medicated creams exactly as advised by your doctor.

Take antihistaminics as advised to relieve itching and irritation.

Avoid sharing of clothing and toiletries and launder all you bedding and clothes in warm water.

Hope this will take care of your issue.
Wish you best of health.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Scabies


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Itching Due To Scabies

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. It’s very difficult to approach conclusive diagnosis unless for proper physical examination, anyways from your description it seems you are suffering from scabies. Scabies is a contagious disease caused due to mite and it spreads among people who are in close physical contact and by use of common household articles. Treatment is pretty straight foreword. Firstly, i would suggest treatment of your secondary infection (if any) with oral and topical antibiotics. The key to successful treatment of scabies lies in treating everyone simultaneously in the family and others who are in close physical contact. Your doctor would prescribe oral drugs like ivermectin which will kill the parasite. You might also be advised application of permethrin 5% cream and a corticosteroid with fusidic acid cream. Apply the medicated creams exactly as advised by your doctor. Take antihistaminics as advised to relieve itching and irritation. Avoid sharing of clothing and toiletries and launder all you bedding and clothes in warm water. Hope this will take care of your issue. Wish you best of health. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda