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Can Prednisone Be Used In The Treatment Of Scabies?

Is prednisone use to treat scabies? My Dr. prescribe me this and said I had Poison Ivy! Now my husband went to the Dr. and they said he has scabies! And we have the same peeling, itching and rash. I have the rash bad on my hands. Do I need to go back to my Dr...?
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Hi,

Poison ivy treatment is usually limited to self-care methods. And the rash typically goes away on its own in two to three weeks. However, prednisone can be effective if the rash is widespread or results in a large number of blisters.

Prednisone is not effective against scabies. You are advised to consult your doctor for further evaluation and to confirm the diagnosis of scabies. For scabies treatment permethrin cream 5% or crotamiton lotion 10% or ivermectin tablet are found to be effective.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Can Prednisone Be Used In The Treatment Of Scabies?

Hi, Poison ivy treatment is usually limited to self-care methods. And the rash typically goes away on its own in two to three weeks. However, prednisone can be effective if the rash is widespread or results in a large number of blisters. Prednisone is not effective against scabies. You are advised to consult your doctor for further evaluation and to confirm the diagnosis of scabies. For scabies treatment permethrin cream 5% or crotamiton lotion 10% or ivermectin tablet are found to be effective. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician