What treatment to do if I get scabies?

The scabies in people (also known as skin scabies) is an itchy skin infection caused by tiny parasites. It is spread by skin-to-skin contact, usually during sex. The scabies It is not dangerous and can be cured.

To treat it, a topical cream 5% permethrin. This should be applied all over the body, from the neck to the soles of the feet. It is recommended to apply the cream at night and wait at least 10 minutes before getting dressed. The treatment should be allowed to act 12 hour minimum. For this to be effective, the procedure must be repeated after 7 days. With one or two applications gets used to killing the infection.

And the clothes?

The health authorities recommend isolate all clothing, sheets and towels with which the infected person may have had contact during the days prior to the start of treatment. To be able to reuse this material it is preferable wash it with hot water (at 60 degrees) and iron it, dry clean it or keep it in airtight plastic bags for at least three days. In the case of ropes or furniture, it would be necessary to apply a good dose of insecticide.

What happens if I scratch?

Scratching can make the skin lesions become infected, causing inflammation, pus and more pain that would require the use of antibiotics. It could also cause a secondary skin infection called impetigoof bacterial origin.

Can I relieve the itching in any way?

The hydrating creams and keep the clean and dry skin They can help reduce the irritation caused by human scabies. In more severe cases, your doctor may recommend using a antihistamine when the itching is unbearable or a topical cream with corticosteroids.