Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment To Cure Scabies
scabies
i was diagnosed either scabies and u have been treated with permethrin, prednisone, and momatem topical i am still itchy and.seeing new bumps appearing. last night some.skin ed peeling.off of the old bums is this normal. also i have been disinfectant.the house and my yet babies were treated as well and they have no visual symptoms
i was diagnosed either scabies and u have been treated with permethrin, prednisone, and momatem topical i am still itchy and.seeing new bumps appearing. last night some.skin ed peeling.off of the old bums is this normal. also i have been disinfectant.the house and my yet babies were treated as well and they have no visual symptoms
Mon, 19 May 2014
Hello dear,
welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
Scabies is a disease caused by mite which if as you mentioned being treated properly , infection resolves in 2 weeks. But the itch may persist because it is basically due to the hypersensitivity reaction to mites and their secretions . It may take a month or so to get resolved completely.
I usually advice my such patients to continue taking oral antihistaminics like levocetrizine/fexofenadine in night time for symptomatic relief.
If you have any further query, you may ask me.
stay healthy.
welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
Scabies is a disease caused by mite which if as you mentioned being treated properly , infection resolves in 2 weeks. But the itch may persist because it is basically due to the hypersensitivity reaction to mites and their secretions . It may take a month or so to get resolved completely.
I usually advice my such patients to continue taking oral antihistaminics like levocetrizine/fexofenadine in night time for symptomatic relief.
If you have any further query, you may ask me.
stay healthy.
I find this answer helpful
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Permethrin cream
Loading Online Doctors....