Permethrin.- it is the most safely and doesn't irritate, so it's the best choice for head and neck and in children until two years old. Benzyl benzoate emulsion is recommended to be diluted in 2-3 times more water, the treatment is recommended to be repeated 2-3 times.



Malathion- during the treatment with malathion the mites are killed so the itches continue for about two weeks after the treatment until the death body of the mites are removed from the skin. When using a poison lotion you should follow the instructions.

Sulfur has been used since Roman times, but in some patients gives allergic reactions. Elimite is recommended for young children, is applied in thin layer before going to bed and avoiding the scalp and the face. On fingers, toes and beneath the tips of the fingernails should also be applied and those spots should also be washed later with soap and water. If the child shows signs of: fever, pus, skin infection, red, swollen warm areas. Red nodules quite wide may occur where the skin is covered by clothes

What might help: sauna, keep fingernails cut short, when you wash yourself or clothes dilute borax in the water, sulfur, lice shampoo, enzyme cleaners. What not to apply on your skin when you have scabies: hard soaps, home remedies, kerosene, detergent.It would be usefull to consult a dermatologist before using other creams. The doctor looks for bumps between the fingers and toes and for burrows, often, the diagnosis is made based on skin findings and known exposure or possible exposure to scabies.

There may appear some complications because persistent scratching makes the skin crusty and secondary infections may appear because of the scratching and other bacterias that are located on the skin. Your doctor knows exactly what type of skin lesions to look for and where.

Prevention consists of avoiding sharing personal staff like clothes, combs, towels, checking family members all those personal objects should be soaked in very hot water in enzymes or borax for about 15 minutes. Regular saunas and regular changes of the underwear and clothing may help. The local authorities should be notified, the prevention measures should be realized as soon as possible.

All bedding, clothes, underwear should be laundered in hot water 120oF. The furniture, chairs, couches must be vacuumed because the person infected with scabies might have been in contact with, so the best method of prevention and treatment.