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Question: Hi I was just diagnosed with scabies and was told to apply a permethrin cream. It says to apply to the whole body, do I have to apply it to my entire penis? , incuding the head? Should I shave my public hair before applying? I don't have any itching or bumps on my penis. Really bad on my wait line
Brief Answer:
usually a small amount is applied here
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is normally applied to the genitals as well to ensure entire body coverage. Most information leaflets advise special attention is paid to the external genitalia , under the nails, between the fingers and toes, wrists, armpits .
Broken skin, eyes, nose and mouth are avoided.
If you are still not sure about application to the genitalia region, you may want to consider speaking to your doctor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
usually a small amount is applied here
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is normally applied to the genitals as well to ensure entire body coverage. Most information leaflets advise special attention is paid to the external genitalia , under the nails, between the fingers and toes, wrists, armpits .
Broken skin, eyes, nose and mouth are avoided.
If you are still not sure about application to the genitalia region, you may want to consider speaking to your doctor
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
should I apply to the face as well?
Brief Answer:
can be
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, it can be applied to the face but you would have to be very careful to avoid the eyes, mouth and nose
Itching may sometimes continue for up to a month despite successful treatment
can be
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, it can be applied to the face but you would have to be very careful to avoid the eyes, mouth and nose
Itching may sometimes continue for up to a month despite successful treatment
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank for the help, one last question if the itching last for up to a month, what is the best way to figure out if I am cured? is there any kind of test I should take? should I go back to the doctor who diagnosed me?
Brief Answer:
yes, you can go back for review
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can be re examined 2 weeks after treatment and possibly again at 1 month to look for lesions
If your doctor can identify lesions/suspicious areas on the skin, then this may indicate that the treatment was ineffective
If any other queries ,can let me know
yes, you can go back for review
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can be re examined 2 weeks after treatment and possibly again at 1 month to look for lesions
If your doctor can identify lesions/suspicious areas on the skin, then this may indicate that the treatment was ineffective
If any other queries ,can let me know
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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