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Have Scabies And Cannot Afford Treatment. Have Hibiclens In House. Related?
Brief Answer:
Hibiclens cannot cure scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
Scabies is caused by itch mite. Hibiclens is an anti septic and will not kill mites.
Permethrin 5 % cream( Elimite or Nix dermal cream) is good. Contact your chemist for this. Massage the cream into the skin from neck downwards to the soles of the feet, paying special attention to creases in the skin, hands, feet, between fingers and toes, underarms, and groin after scrub bath at night. 30 grams of cream should be used in single application.
Leave the permethrin cream on the skin for 8 to 12 hours.
Wash off by taking a bath the next day morning. Wash the clothes you wore and bed sheets and pillow covers in hot water and dry under sunlight.
Ideally you should treat all family members to prevent recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any clarifications I will be happy to help.
Take care
Hibiclens cannot cure scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
Scabies is caused by itch mite. Hibiclens is an anti septic and will not kill mites.
Permethrin 5 % cream( Elimite or Nix dermal cream) is good. Contact your chemist for this. Massage the cream into the skin from neck downwards to the soles of the feet, paying special attention to creases in the skin, hands, feet, between fingers and toes, underarms, and groin after scrub bath at night. 30 grams of cream should be used in single application.
Leave the permethrin cream on the skin for 8 to 12 hours.
Wash off by taking a bath the next day morning. Wash the clothes you wore and bed sheets and pillow covers in hot water and dry under sunlight.
Ideally you should treat all family members to prevent recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any clarifications I will be happy to help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
How many times should I use it?
Brief Answer:
One time use.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back.
This treatment if used correctly as instructed above, a single use is enough to cure scabies. However itching can persist for 1 to 2 weeks more for which you may take an over the counter anti histamine like zyrtec(cetrizine) or claritin(loratidine) once a day.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care.
One time use.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome back.
This treatment if used correctly as instructed above, a single use is enough to cure scabies. However itching can persist for 1 to 2 weeks more for which you may take an over the counter anti histamine like zyrtec(cetrizine) or claritin(loratidine) once a day.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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