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Scabies Treatment
Scabies treatment involves eliminating the Scabies mite infestation and preventing reinfection. Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the skin and causes intense itching and a rash.
Common treatments
1. Prescription topical treatments
Permethrin 5% cream
One of the most commonly recommended treatments
Applied to the entire body from the neck down (and sometimes the scalp/face in infants or special cases, as directed)