What is the way to cure scabies?

Scabies can be treated using insecticide lotions and creams, such as permethrin cream and malathion liquid, as stated by the American Academy of Dermatology. Scabies is a contagious itchy skin condition caused by mites. Severe symptoms of scabies, such as itching and rash, appear on people who have allergic reactions to the mites.

People can visit a dermatologist to receive treatment for scabies. Because scabies can spread from one person to another, it is necessary to seek treatment with family members or those a person has close contact with, including sexual partners. Even individuals who do not show signs need medical attention to help prevent an outbreak of scabies in a household. Common symptoms of scabies include scratching, itching, mite burrows and worsening of existing skin conditions.

Scabies that affect a larger part of the body requires stronger medication, such as ivermectin. These pills are usually taken once in a week. Children and infants that have scabies also require medication for their faces and scalps. The medication should be used as prescribed by a dermatologist. It can take 2 to 3 weeks of using the medication for the condition to disappear. Some patients may need additional treatment, such as antihistamines and antibiotics, to wipe out scabies.