What Is Scabies?
10. Treatment
Different medications are available to treat scabies, and some don’t require a prescription from a doctor. These tend to be lotions or creams, while there are also some oral medications available. When applying lotions and creams, it will usually be necessary to cover your entire body in the cream.
Although the medication tends to be fairly quick acting, the patient might still be itchy for weeks after the mites are gone. It is also important to take steps to ensure mites are not able to cause another infestation. The house should be thoroughly cleaned and clothing and bedding left in sealed bags for days.
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