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I would like to become more aware of scabies. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a skin concern to discuss with you. There is a bit of a scabies situation going on in the childcare centers around here. Now, my little ones, aged three and five, have started showing some skin rashes, and you know how it goes, every worried parent's nightmare. I have been doin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concerns. The treatment for scabies is Permethrin 5 percent cream. It has to be applied from the neck down on the whole body in the case of adults. In children, you need to apply a bit on the cheeks too. App... Read Full »
I have a skin parasite infection that has spread to my children and friends. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a skin parasite. It is a white, almost invisible bug (not a worm, it looks like some kind of mite). It is very itchy. It has spread to my children and our family friends. Ivermectin helps a little but does not resolve completely. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to Icliniq.com.I understand your concern.According to your description, you seem to have Scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabei mites, which hide in burrows made underneath our skin. There is severe itching, especially at night. Now you had used Permethrin topical and Ivermectin orally, an... Read Full »