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Scabies on face
Hi am suffering from scabies ..my son also suffering ..it's came in face also ...red patches came ..my 3 year old kid suffering same issue on face..can I apply permitrin cream on face ??and can I apply kid face ??already we used permithrin 3 times but no use ..what is the solution for it..
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It is treatable but for the disease to go away it required proper history and good clinical pictures of itchy area in a good lighting
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Kindly do not apply any drug without consultation
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Hi there.
I feel your pain and frustration given both you and your son are afflicted with the same itchy rash.
Understand you have treated yourself with Permethrin 3 times and it is of no use.
Has this been done under the counsel of medical supervision by a Dermatologist?
The method and technique of application is important. Yes it can be used safely on the face.
However, whether the itch is actually because of Scabies has to be "relooked" at
We will need some clear pics and more detailed history and therefore, my recommendation is to Consult In-person at the clinic if from Bangalore 🙏
Alternatively, if time and other constraints eg our Bengaluru traffic 🚦 are an issue, kindly consider an INSTANT ONLINE Consultation on this App or any other that suits you eg Apollo 24/7.
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Treatment of all contacts and family members to ensure there are no recurrences (if Scabies is suspected)
Treatment of Fomites.
Consider other alternatives to Permethrin eg 10%Crotamiton.
Consider Allergy testing in conjunction with your Dermatologist.
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Maybe the diagnosis is something else
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May be it's not scabies
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don't apply permthrin on face
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Scabies doesn't happen on the face. It may be fungal infection. Please stop self treatment and do online consultation
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
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9 yrs exp
Surat
Share pics for better evaluation
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
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19 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online with pictures for proper assessment.
Avoid self medication.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
It Could be something else, becoz not going after application of permethrin
Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It may not be scabies and it can be some other problem
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
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 & guidance.
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