3. Itch (Scabies)

Question 1

Scabies caused by?

Answer 1

By mite
Contagious

Question 2

Symptoms of Scabies?

Answer 2

Red bumps

Thin, wavy tunnels made up of tiny blisters or bumps on the skin

very itchy, small grey lines, spreading

worse when you are warm, OR in bed or
after a shower.

No pus

Question 3

Location of scabies attack?

Answer 3

Hand palm, chest, belly
Between fingers
Wrists
Elbows and knees
Bottom or genitals

Question 4

Permethirine 5% Coution?

Answer 4

Children under 2 years Dont use.
Avoid contact with eyes;
Do not use on broken skin
Treat everyone in the family even if they don’t have symptoms.
have crusted scabies (severe infestation)

Question 5

How to apply?

Answer 5

Scalp, neck, face, and ears. Avoid eyes.
Wash off after 8–12 hours at night
Repeat application after 7 days
Wash bedding and clothing in hot water

Question 6

I have used scabies treatment – why am I still itchy?

Answer 6

Although the treatment kills the scabies mites quickly, the itching can carry on for a few weeks.

Question 7

Treatment?

Answer 7

Permithirin 5% Apply at night keep 12 hours and wash off in the morning.

Repeat application after 7 days

Antihistamine

Question 8

Caution for Permithirin ?

Answer 8

Avoid contact with eyes;
do not use on broken or secondarily infected skin;