Scabies
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Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by microscopic mites burrowing into the skin, leading to intense itching and rash.
Scabies is a contagious skin infestation caused by microscopic mites burrowing into the skin, leading to intense itching and rash.
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Avoid Scratching
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Avoiding scratching reduces skin damage and infection risk.
Moisturising the Skin
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Moisturisers may help soothe irritated skin after treatment.
Permethrin Cream
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Permethrin cream is standard first-line treatment for scabies.
Topical Steroid Cream
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Steroid creams may reduce inflammation after mite treatment.
Treating Household Contacts
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Treating close contacts helps prevent reinfestation.
Antihistamines
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Over-the-counter antihistamines including dimenhydrinate for motion sickness prevention. Most widely used pharmacological treatment.
Washing Bedding and Clothing
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Washing recently used fabrics may reduce mite contamination.
Sulfur Ointment
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Sulfur ointment is a traditional scabies treatment.
Oral Ivermectin
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Some severe or resistant cases may require oral ivermectin.
Avoid Close Contact Until Treated
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Avoiding close skin contact until treatment reduces spread.
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