Suggest Treatment For Scabies

Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2016

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Question : My hands,back & front are sooo itchy! The back of my neck and waistband of my pyjamas... It is driving me nuts, I can't stop scratching.............Thanks for your help, XXXXXXX ( It feels like it is under the skin)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed scabies.
It is an infection caused by itch mite.
Your symptoms are suggestive of this.
I treat such cases with a single application of permethrin.
It is effective and safe.
you can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts .
Thank you

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