How to spot, treat and prevent scabies, according to the experts - Scabies is a common skin infestation caused by the ...

The first-line treatment in many countries is now 5% permethrin, with ivermectin, a promising oral therapy for ordinary scabies. Benzyl benzoate continues to be highly efficacious, although there ...

Scabies is not usually a serious condition, but it does need to be treated. “First-line treatment usually involves a permethrin-based cream, which effectively kills the mites,” says Godic.

“But, if permethrin is ineffective, a lotion containing malathion may be used. “For severe cases (crusted scabies), oral ivermectin is prescribed.” Since the itching is caused by an allergic ...