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2. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin is a medication and an insecticide. [6] [7] As a medication, it is used to treat scabies and lice. [8] It is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. [6] As an insecticide, it can be sprayed onto outer clothing or mosquito nets to kill the insects that touch them. [7] [9] Side effects include rash and irritation where it is applied. [8]

3. Here’s How to Tell If You Have Chigger Bites or Scabies - AOL

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   “Most scabies treatments are topical medications, which are applied to the skin. Permethrin five percent cream is the most common medicine used to treat scabies. It’s applied head to toe the ...

4. Ectoparasiticide - Wikipedia

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   An ectoparasiticide is an antiparasitic drug used in the treatment of ectoparasitic infestations. [1] These drugs are used to kill the parasites that live on the body surface. Permethrin , sulfur , lindane , dicophane , benzyl benzoate , ivermectin and crotamiton are well known ectoparasiticides. [ 2 ]

5. Benzyl benzoate - Wikipedia

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   Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound which is used as a medication and insect repellent. [1] As a medication it is used to treat scabies and lice. [2] For scabies either permethrin or malathion is typically preferred. [3] It is applied to the skin as a lotion. [2] Typically two to three applications are needed. [2]

6. Scabies - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide, is the most effective treatment for scabies, [39] and remains the treatment of choice. [15] [40] It is applied from the neck down, usually before sleep, and left on for about 8 to 14 hours, then washed off in the morning. [15]

7. GPs report rise in scabies cases as public warned not to ...

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   GPs in England have reported a rise in cases of scabies, and have warned the public not to ignore an itchy rash which could be caused by the highly contagious skin infestation.. Scabies is caused ...