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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › scabiesScabies - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Jul 28, 2022 · Learn how to diagnose and treat scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites and eggs. Find out about prescription creams, pills and home remedies, and when to see a doctor.

2. www.cdc.gov › scabies › treatmentTreatment of Scabies | Parasites - Scabies | CDC

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   Jan 12, 2024 · Learn how to treat scabies with prescription creams, lotions, or pills from a healthcare provider. Find out how to prevent the spread of scabies and when to seek retreatment or medical attention.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesScabies: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Learn about scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites that burrow under your skin and cause intense itching. Find out how to diagnose, treat and prevent scabies with medication and other tips.

4. www.aad.org › public › diseasesScabies: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of ...

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   How do dermatologists treat scabies? To get rid of scabies, treatment is essential. Medicine that treats scabies is only available with a doctor’s prescription. Who needs treatment? The person diagnosed with scabies and everyone who has had close contact with that person need treatment.

5. www.healthline.com › health › scabiesWhat Are Scabies? Pictures, Causes, and More - Healthline

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   May 21, 2024 · Scabies is a mite infestation that results from direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies. Treatment usually involves topical prescription medications.

6. www.webmd.com › treatment-scabiesWhat’s the Treatment for Scabies? - WebMD

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   May 20, 2023 · Learn how to treat scabies with scabicides, antihistamines, and steroids. Find out how to clean your home and prevent the spread of mites and eggs.

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   How does scabies treatment work?

   • Scabies treatment may involve medication you apply directly to your skin or medication you swallow. The goal of treatment is to kill the mites, although you can still itch for weeks afterward. Medication can’t kill mite eggs, so you may need to repeat treatment if your symptoms continue.

   Scabies: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic

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   What medications are used to treat scabies?

   • Medicines that may be prescribed include: Permethrin cream (5%): Often prescribed to treat scabies, this medication is FDA approved to treat patients 2 months of age and older and women who are pregnant. Crotamiton cream or lotion (10%): Approved to treat scabies in adults, this medication usually requires two applications.

   Scabies: Diagnosis and treatment - American Academy of Dermatology

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   When should I get treatment for scabies?

   • You and other people close to you should receive treatment right away for scabies. You’ll want to contact your healthcare provider if you have any kind of skin rash that doesn’t go away and that causes problems for you. Scabies, like many other types of red and itchy rashes, is treatable with medication. Last reviewed on 03/15/2024.

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