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What is the cure for scabies

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?

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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

I have scabies from January or maybe before January. I have taken medicine from 3 different doctors. First one gave a bottle to apply once a week for two time and some tablets to take and a tube to apply in the morning and evening. Next one did same. The third doctor was quite good. He gave me a tube to apply once a week. A tablet once a week and

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I think the diagnosis should be reconsidered because scabies doesn't persist after so many treatment. You may be having atopic eczema or urticaria. Please call me or send photos using online consult o ...  Read More

I have scabies tell me solution it's very itching Please tell any one tell cure for scabies

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How much time will it take to cure scabies. I've used permethrin cream two nights in a row. I am sick of the itchy rashes and wanna get rid of it asap.

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Scabies is caused by tiny mites and it is a contagious condition. Itching occurs as an allergic response of body to these mites and may take 2-3 weeks to completely subside. Treatment of all the membe ...  Read More

I am suffering from scabies what should i do i am using lotion GBHC & tablet please give me some advice so that i cure my scabies

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2 month back I was suffered from sabbies, then after treatment I cured but what happens some time itching is there, sometime redness also observe, is this sign of reinfection, what should I do? Is there any home remedie for this, plz guide me for same Thanks in advance

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Yes it could be either reinfection or post scabies sensitivity. It can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have scabies. How much time it takes to,cure it? Itch is increasing.. most of it happens at night ..

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are u sure u have scabies? send a pic of affected area. It will take 7-15 days for total cure. u may consult me privately. ...  Read More

How to cure please tell sir\mam... And after this is cured can I go for sex ...And please also tell whether I can masturbate while having scabies

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I am suffering from scabies during last 2 months.i use some medicene but my desiese does not cure . Now i used curemite lotion yesterday. How can i use this lotion and how much duration i use this lotion.how to use this lotion

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Please don't self treat. Scabies can be treated. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

Doctors have diagnosed my 6 years old son scabies and advised some sulphur ointment and sulphur soap but there is not much imprivement,. please suggest medicines which can cure him quickly.. Thanks for your kind response...

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Sulphus is no longer used for scabies. Scabies can be treated easily. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. It needs to be tested as ...  Read More

Hi I am having itching and after consultation with the dermatologist she diagnosed as Scabies and prescribed Permethrin Cream 5% and advise to apply from neck to bottom and asked me to wash the cloths and bedsheets with the hot water the next day. I followed this but I am still having the issue. Moreover all of my family members having these issues

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

My brother had scabies last October, and I also had itching from it in January. First, my thighs itched a lot at night, then it itched under my chest as well. I applied my brother's lotion which he had brought from the hospital.Itching reduced due to this, after that I was diagnosed with stone in my gallbladder and I got its surgery done, there was

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Hi Based on your history, I can convey that in scabies, itching is usually worse at night and even after successful treatment, itching can sometimes continue for weeks due to post-scabies but active s ...  Read More

Please help me with the treatment of Nodular Scabies, scabies has been cured but just I rash left under my breast and due to intense itching it forms nodular scabies. It itches all the time. I Used momate F cream but it is not working now, please help if any medicine or lotion could work

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

Should we take homoepathy medicines for vitiligo as it seems that there is no permanent Cure in Allopathy?? Or Ayurveda is better

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Cute is available for vitiligo It depends on area involved, ahe etc Take proper consultation ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am suffering from ibs from last 6 years. It is getting cured and again it is comming back. Currently I do have alternative bowel, back pain , acidity and sometime chest pain.

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IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder and symptoms can fluctuate over time. Stress and anxiety can worsen symptoms in some individuals. Neurotherapy does not have strong scientific evidence to ...  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...

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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

Me(20) my baby 5 months old suffering from scabies from few days. How can we cure doctor and which medicine for my baby i can use . More itching at night and small water blister and spreading

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First get a consultation with a pediatrician to check and confirm.im sure the doctor will recommend necessary treatment.child is too young to be treated without physical examination ...  Read More

Hi Why my Body parts are paining everything sometimes pain in back sometime in armpit sometime back,hand legs i completed my course of vitamin b12 injection and supplements then too why it's give pain even done with ecg and echo all are normal then back pain gives sometimes in chest wall for fraction of second how to cure this permanently my weight

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Scabies have come over elbow portion of both hands & covered area almost 3 inches each side up & down to elbow since last one week

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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

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?

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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

Due to symptoms at night time like itching in my private areas, it shows red and colour also changed and under scrotum skin is peeling due to this very inflammation, I have searched in the internet based on my symptoms and found its scabies many health related websites recommended permithrin cream and enquire about medical outlets they also recomme

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Kindly consult online with pictures for proper assessment and treatment. ...  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?

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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

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

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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

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?

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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

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

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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

How to treat scabies in children? I can see that there are tiny multiple bumps on her hand and she is continuously itching.

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A photo with proper history would be needed to confirm Treatment can be given accordingly ...  Read More

Earlier I was suffering from scabies and than fungal infection which left scars on all over body . Pls suggest how can I fade scars . What ointment I should use for scars .

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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

My brother got white patches on his skin when he was 5 years old and after having homeopathy medicine it showed no result. I tried so many medicines but it did not work. Please help or suggest some medicine which could cure early

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Specific medication is available for treatment of your skin concern. Kindly consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ...  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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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 tartar and I went to doctors n they just clean it n give mouthwash... that's it...is it sufficient? Is there anything I should avoid to use ? Also I find my teeth gets weakened...is there anything to be done to make it better? Is there any cure of tartar to not happen again or even if no cure then any way to minimise this problem?

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Hi ! Im dr . Sravya . Usually tarter is somthing like a hard substance got lodged in between your teeth n on the teeth .. sorry to compare this but this is more apt to say .. when you go to abandoned ...  Read More

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