Scabies

Question 1

What is scabies

Answer 1

• intense itching, worse at night
• pimple like rash
• small thread like grey lines

Question 2

Scabies referral

Answer 2

• secondary bacterial infection causes by scratching
• treatment failure
• unclear diagnosis
• babies ad children

Question 3

OTC treatment for scabies (3 products)

Answer 3

• Permethrin Cream (Lyclear)
  2+
• Malathion (Derbac-M)
  6 months+
• Antihistamines for itching symptom

Question 4

How to use Lyclear cream

Answer 4

Adult application
- 30 to 60g of cream (apply over whole body)
- leave for 8 to 12 hours before washing off
- 7 days after repeat treatment
- treat all close partners at the same time

Question 5

How to use Derbac-M

Answer 5

Adult Application
- 100ml for whole body application
- leave for 24 hours
- after 7 days start next treatment
- treat all close partners at the same time

Question 6

Scabies advice

Answer 6

• avoid close contact with others
• adults and children can return to work or school after first treatment
• itching wont stop straight away
• wash clothes bed linen at 50 degrees or more