My friend has it and is not sure if she can go to the doctor because of insurance. Do you think a doctor is a must? Or is it able to be cured over the counter?
2007-10-23 20:33:07 · 9 answers · asked by angie s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Scabies is treated using one of several anti-parasitic drugs, in a lotion that's applied to the whole body below the neck (and to the head in children under two). The lotion must be kept on for 24 hours. Anti-itching medication may be used too.
You should avoid physical contact with someone who has scabies until they've been treated to prevent infection. If you've been in physical contact with someone with scabies, you should be treated too.
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Soft furnishings clothes and bedding need a HOT wash to prevent re- infection.
Good Luck
xx
p.s To get a proper diagnosis she should she a doc as a skin scraping (not painful) can confirm diagnosis. Treatment however can be bought over the counter from a pharmacist.
2007-10-23 20:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend should see a doctor so she can get the proper diagnosis. Insurance is not interested in whether she has scabies or not since the insurance pays for part of the fee for an office visit. The doctor can recommend what product your friend should use to get rid of whatever it is she has.
2007-10-23 20:43:03 · answer #2 · answered by Richard B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scabies is a little burrowing critter which can be passed on pretty easily by close contact.
You need an insecticide to kill it - ask your local pharmacist for something containing gamma benzene hexachloride ("Lindane" in the UK)
The itching may continue for a while even after the bugs are dead.
2007-10-23 21:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by Veronica Alicia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Lindane lotion from your docter after they confirm your condition to be scabies. Apply the lotion to all body surfaces, but be careful not to get it in your eyes. Do this at bedtime. Let the lotion dry and leave on overnight. The next morning, wash all your bed linens and dirty cloths at once. Take a shower. Repeat in 3 days if necessary.
2007-10-23 20:42:02 · answer #4 · answered by mofactor 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Other than Rx I have heard that apple cider vinegar is good for insect bites and such. You will need to rub it on and sleep in it but it will still be in her bedding. She will need to bleach everything. Also could try some of the OTC lice treatment. Nix and Nix bedding spray may help. Good luck!
2007-10-23 20:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never had it - so never had to get rid of it.
i didn't know people still got scabies in this day and age. i don't think you can cure it over the counter though..
2007-10-23 20:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Dr is a must...tell her to tell the Dr that she does not have ins and ask for samples. Also most hospitals will work with you on payment if you ask the billing dept.
2007-10-23 20:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by stormgirl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cream should be able to get from chemist have to wash everything ... repeat everything... air and spray mattress... they can hibernate off the body for about 3 months i think. creepy little buggers crawl under your skin and nest.
2007-10-23 20:38:29 · answer #8 · answered by goosebumpsandgiggles 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Over the counter. Just rub on ointment. gl.
2007-10-23 20:36:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋