Permethrin Cream For Scabies- 276 Questions Answered

After 1st application of permethrin cream all over body , when should i reapply to treat scabies?should it be used continuously or we need to apply after some days?

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Dr. Meenu SethiDermatologist | Gurgaon

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Permethrin is to be repeated after one week of first application from neck below all over the body and left overnight . ... Read More

Suffering from scabies since last 1 month. I have used Permethrin cream, Crotamiton cream along with FX24 tablet.but condition is not improving. Getting new bumps even after 1 month of treatment.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 645 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry..it can be improved.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Yesterday, I met someone and I did spent some hrs with him... We got intimated for 2hrs .... After done with this.... An ointment named Permethrin dropped down from his boxers....after having a Google search on it... I came to know about scabies... Really worried and depressed..... Will I get infected by licking and romance making with the guy

Asked for Male, 31 Years 687 Views v

Dr. Syed SaquibPsychiatrist | Nagpur

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Scabies is an infectious disease. And yes it spreads through skin to skin contact. And here it seems you have had extensive physical contact. However you don't even know whether the other person was s ... Read More

Mam is i use permethrin cream at night and in morning take bath. Since you told me that use it in day time for half an hour and stand in sunlight and then bath.. Plzz clearify my problem

Asked for Female, 22 Years 367 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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Never heard of standing in sunlight. This is the first time I am hearing this kind of advice. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment a ... Read More

I took the cream 3 times , each a week apart. It's been now 3 weeks after the third application. New bumps have come up now from yesterday and itching again started. Looks like re infestation. Can I again start a 2 course Permethrin application again a week apart. Is it safe or I need to wait for more weeks ?

Asked for Male, 38 Years 477 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Not required.. alternate safe medicine available.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I have applied permethrin cream last night. Instead of healing it become worse... It is super itchy and stings as well.. What should i do???

Asked for Male, 31 Years 328 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Stop it.. Causing allergy... Alternate available...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

What to do if I get scabies? In the starting stages?.is the oinment, permethrin cream enough for the treatment in the early stages?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 409 Views v

Dr. M Hima VinuthnaCosmetologist | Vijayawada

Yes but u sometimes need oral antiparasitic drugs and anti histamines to get fully treated. Consult me through online consultation for further treatment ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am nearing 2 week of treatment for scabies. I took 2 times Permetrin Cream along with Invermectin tablet. It was very effective, however after the first week .ie few days after second application.. new bumps/burrows, most of them small come and go .. it them moves to another near area.. only 3 to 4 bumps at a time. Might b because

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Asked for Male, 38 Years 659 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

Not required.. alternate medicine available..as the bumps need around 1-2 months for recovery.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Which of the 2 creams are more effective at dealing with scabies if not cure them. Permethrin cream, 5 percent (Elimite). Or scabigard

Asked for Male, 24 Years 367 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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First one ... Read More

Sir i am suffering from scabies since a month and i am taking permethrin cream,allegra 180mg tablets and levocitrazine and still have a problem i am taking this medicine from 1 month,so sir tell me that should i take this medicine or should i change the tablets because it is still have itching problem in hand

Asked for Male, 21 Years 185 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

No.. Specific medicine required...... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

My son had scabies treatment is going on one week done but still he have getting rashes and pimple like on his private part how many days it will cure totally.. permethrin and ivermectin suggested one week done 2 weeks more... is that enough... what else we should do... why it happened... from 2 to 3 weeks suffering from that...

Asked for Male, 14 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Kiranmayee ChandaluriDermatologist | Hyderabad

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It will take some time for the scabies to come down.its important that you are taking the medication in a right way. ... Read More

My 5 Month Old daughter is facing problem of scabies As we have already Used Permethrin twice in 15 Days gaps but some part of her leg and face is still have Dr told us to apply permethrin to all family member so now We are cured but our Daughter still have so now what to do?

Asked for Male, 1 Years 435 Views v

Dr. Raina AroraDermatologist | Ajmer

Scabies is a hypersensitivity itch so even after mite dies itching takes time to go. Your dermatologist would have suggested anti inflammatory medicine to be applied on lesions. Continue applying that ... Read More

I attached my prescription for scabies treatment. Is it necessary to take ivermectin morning and night for five days. And how long should I use permethrin lotion. My doctor said use everyday for next five days. Please suggest me is that okay?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 681 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Can I use permethrin lotion daily for scabies treatment? I'm in early stage of non crusted scabies. My doctor advised to do so.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 891 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with scabies. And doctor gave me ivermectin 12, Cetirizine, doxycycline and permethrin cream for five days morning and night. Can I use ivermectin 12 morning and night for next five days?

Asked for Male, 31 Years 3020 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm suffering from scabies for 3-4 years, I cured it, but it come again after 2-3 months I'm not getting permanent treatment after using permathin cream , ivermectin

Asked for Male, 29 Years 498 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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Have you thought about the fact that it is not scabies? It cannot persist for 4 years. Diagnosis needs to be checked ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with scabies on 2nd Jan, it was on both the breast area, used 5% permethrin cream neck to toe 3 times, every week apart as instructed by my doctor, because I am a breastfeed mother. Now since 3-4 days I am getting itchiness on my right stomach, it's itchy for the entire day, not very intense though. Not sure if I got reinfecte

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 320 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have 2 Months old puppy. He faced severe hair fall and itchiness when he's one Month old and we've taken to VET. Puppy lost most of the hair in the body and legs. Doctor told that is scabies and given some medications such as cephalexin, permathrin, might take few weeks to recover. I followed every medication but the condition is Not improving. I

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 49 Views v

Dr. M. Madeena BegumVeterinary Surgeon | Chennai

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You can go for a skin scraping test to rule out if it is really a scabies infection or not. Then specific treatment can be followed ... Read More

Hello recently on Monday I found that I am suffering from scabies and medicine I'm taking in Ivermectin once a week and Permethrin cream but still I'm having small pimples on hand and itching on back and hand... What to do can you help me out. I'm unable to sleep at night as it irritates and itches a lot..

Asked for Female, 32 Years 484 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi recently found scabies to me. Small rashes and pimple like bumps in hands, rashes in thighs, abdomen. Severe itching in thighs and hands in night time. Doctor suggested permethrin 5% neck to toe.. after 4 days new bumps coming, itching on scalp & face. If I take oral tablet teczine 1 day no itching, again severe itching, new bumps. How to tr

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Asked for Female, 54 Years 458 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi, recently found scabies, mild rashes and intense itching. Doctor gave permethrin 5% from neck to toe for myself and my husband. We both applied on same time. After that itching not reduced, still itching in whole body hands, thighs,abdomen. When itching will go? Shall I use permethrin next week again? I am going to start IVF treatment, doctor sa

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Asked for Female, 54 Years 406 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have infected by scabies mite few months back. Have undergone medications suggested by doctor including multiple application of Permethrin Cream and Clobetasol Propionate & Gentamicin Sulphate Cream. Two dosage of ivermectin. Washing all my clothes in hot water. Still I'm getting reinfected each time after the medication. Suggest if i'm mis

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 837 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My cousin is 2years and 9 months old, his weight is 13kgs, he is suffering from scabies since last 2months, we have applied permethrin 4 times but every time he gets red rashes back after sometime. I have consulted 2 doctors, both have said that permethrin is the only option. I tried sulphur as well but with no success. He used tetmosol soap as wel

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Asked for Female, 2 Years 184 Views v

Dr. Sarish KaurDermatologist | Mohali

Hi kindly book an online consultation so I can prescribe you accordingly ... Read More

Permethrin, Lindane, ivermectin All failed to treat my scabies, I washed all my clothes in hot water with no relief. After a week I get red patches again.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 277 Views v

Dr. Shivanu MathonDermatologist | Ludhiana

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I have taken treatment for scabies, permethrin and then ivermectin but still not cured. I have taken all the measures by washing clothes and bedding in hot water. Will it ever go away on its own?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 625 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

2.5 month is having scabies. Dr gave 5 percent permethrin lotion but after one week new lesions are appearing. Grandma also has similar problem. What else can be applied. Pls help

Asked for Female, 1 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Sarish KaurDermatologist | Mohali

Kindly book an online consultation. You might not be applying it as it has to be. ... Read More

I have got scabies, as I am getting bite marks on my body and my family members have similar bite marks as well. We all used permethrin lotion last week but we are still having new bite marks.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Shivanu MathonDermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

I am experiencing itching & developing red rashes and wound around my genital (penis) area. I have consulted doctors in past for treatment and doctor advised for taking permethrin cream alongwith evermectin. After taking the complete dose of medicine for next few months it is working well. But again after few months it is recurring and the itch

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Asked for Male, 35 Years 260 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

Hi my wife has an ellargy near neck it's like scabies currently we are using ring guard cream and one tablet from 10 days but no use from this it got spread little more could please advise best solution

Asked for Female, 24 Years 184 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ... Read More

I was diagnosed with scabies. Been 10days since I last applied Permethrin. I am eating tab every night. I will be applying again today Permethrin second time. When should I consider I have recovered? I am still have itching. Some pimples also pop - some go some stay. What do you all think docs?

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Dr. Shivanu MathonDermatologist | Ludhiana

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Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

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Permethrin cream for scabies

After 1st application of permethrin cream all over body , when should i reapply to treat scabies?should it be used continuously or we need to apply after some days?

Suffering from scabies since last 1 month. I have used Permethrin cream, Crotamiton cream along with FX24 tablet.but condition is not improving. Getting new bumps even after 1 month of treatment.

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Mam is i use permethrin cream at night and in morning take bath. Since you told me that use it in day time for half an hour and stand in sunlight and then bath.. Plzz clearify my problem

I have applied permethrin cream last night. Instead of healing it become worse... It is super itchy and stings as well.. What should i do???

What to do if I get scabies? In the starting stages?.is the oinment, permethrin cream enough for the treatment in the early stages?

Which of the 2 creams are more effective at dealing with scabies if not cure them. Permethrin cream, 5 percent (Elimite). Or scabigard

My 5 Month Old daughter is facing problem of scabies As we have already Used Permethrin twice in 15 Days gaps but some part of her leg and face is still have Dr told us to apply permethrin to all family member so now We are cured but our Daughter still have so now what to do?

I attached my prescription for scabies treatment. Is it necessary to take ivermectin morning and night for five days. And how long should I use permethrin lotion. My doctor said use everyday for next five days. Please suggest me is that okay?

Can I use permethrin lotion daily for scabies treatment? I'm in early stage of non crusted scabies. My doctor advised to do so.

I have been diagnosed with scabies. And doctor gave me ivermectin 12, Cetirizine, doxycycline and permethrin cream for five days morning and night. Can I use ivermectin 12 morning and night for next five days?

I'm suffering from scabies for 3-4 years, I cured it, but it come again after 2-3 months I'm not getting permanent treatment after using permathin cream , ivermectin

Permethrin, Lindane, ivermectin All failed to treat my scabies, I washed all my clothes in hot water with no relief. After a week I get red patches again.

I have taken treatment for scabies, permethrin and then ivermectin but still not cured. I have taken all the measures by washing clothes and bedding in hot water. Will it ever go away on its own?

2.5 month is having scabies. Dr gave 5 percent permethrin lotion but after one week new lesions are appearing. Grandma also has similar problem. What else can be applied. Pls help

I have got scabies, as I am getting bite marks on my body and my family members have similar bite marks as well. We all used permethrin lotion last week but we are still having new bite marks.

Hi my wife has an ellargy near neck it's like scabies currently we are using ring guard cream and one tablet from 10 days but no use from this it got spread little more could please advise best solution

I was diagnosed with scabies. Been 10days since I last applied Permethrin. I am eating tab every night. I will be applying again today Permethrin second time. When should I consider I have recovered? I am still have itching. Some pimples also pop - some go some stay. What do you all think docs?

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