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This is a contagious skin infection caused by tiny mites, which cause sores and intense itching.
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This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician to evaluate your symptoms of scabies and determine the best course of treatment
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
The doctor will examine your skin for signs of scabies. The doctor will look at scrapings taken from a burrow to look for the mites. A skin biopsy can also be done.
The cream most often used is permethrin 5%.
Other creams include benzyl benzoate, sulfur in petrolatum, and crotamiton.
Lindane is rarely used because of its side effects.
Creams prescribed by your health care provider are needed to treat scabies. The cream most often used is permethrin 5%. Other creams include benzyl benzoate, sulfur in petrolatum, and crotamiton. Lindane is rarely used because of its side effects. Apply the medicine all over your body. Creams may be used as a one-time treatment or they may be repeated in 1 week. Itching may continue for 2 weeks or more after treatment begins. It will disappear if you follow your health care provider's treatment plan. Most cases of scabies can be cured without any long-term problems. A severe case with a lot of scaling or crusting may be a sign that the person has a disease such as HIV.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
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