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Does Mometasone Furoate Cure Scabies?

hello I would like to know does mometasone furoate 0.1% be able to cure scabies, my brother was given the creme by a doctor , also I would like to mention he is handicapped , If that has any effect as we have permethrin but it s my prescription and we have 1 full tube left
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Thanks for reference,
1. Mometasone is a corticosterid and scabies is a ectoparasite so as such their is no role in treating. And truly speaking it may become counterproductive also.
Although it may give some symptomatic relief from itiching.

2. Permithrin 5% is very effective drug. It has to be applied all over the body below skin. Ideally all people in the contact should also apply to prevent infection. Handicapped ? without knowing the actual cause and extent cannot be commented but generally it is not a contrdiction/ barrier for its use.

3. Ivermectin tablet (oral) is another effective drug.

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Does Mometasone Furoate Cure Scabies?

Thanks for reference, 1. Mometasone is a corticosterid and scabies is a ectoparasite so as such their is no role in treating. And truly speaking it may become counterproductive also. Although it may give some symptomatic relief from itiching. 2. Permithrin 5% is very effective drug. It has to be applied all over the body below skin. Ideally all people in the contact should also apply to prevent infection. Handicapped ? without knowing the actual cause and extent cannot be commented but generally it is not a contrdiction/ barrier for its use. 3. Ivermectin tablet (oral) is another effective drug. Thank you