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scabies
by twitty7, Oct 01, 2008 09:14PM
I need help! I have been unsuccesful at getting these scabies away and I am losing my mind. I have been treated by my doctor and the mediation does not help. I forget the medicine that was perscribed for me something like permin something.
I am about to scream! Please help me. I have rashes all over me.
I am about to scream! Please help me. I have rashes all over me.
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Scabies treatment involves eliminating the infestation with medications.Two medications commonly prescribed are permethrin and crotamiton. Although these medications kill the mites promptly, you may find that the itching doesn't stop entirely for several weeks.
Because scabies spreads so easily, your doctor may recommend treatment for all family members and other close contacts, even if they show no signs of scabies infestation.
To prevent re-infestation and to prevent the mites from spreading to other people, it is important to clean all clothes and linen. Use hot, soapy water to wash all clothing, towels and bedding you used at least two days before treatment. Dry with high heat. You can starve the mites by placing items you can not wash in a sealed plastic bag and leaving it in an out-of-the-way place, such as in your garage, for a couple of weeks. Mites die if they don't eat for a week.
Take care and regards.