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Permethrin cream is used to treat scabies also known as Norwegian scabies. Scabies is an contagious skin infection caused by mites.

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Can Permethrin Cream be used for psoriasis?

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How to get rid of scabies?

Permethrin cream. Permethrin is a skin cream with chemicals that kill mites that cause scabies and their eggs. ... Sulfur cream. Sulfur cream is a scabies treatment that can be applied overnight, rinsed off and then reapplied for five nights in a row. ... Ivermectin (Stromectol).


Can you buy permethrin cream over the counter?

No. It's illegal and stupid.


Can you buy 5 percent permethrin cream over the counter?

You can buy permethrin over the counter at a %1 strength which is strong enough to kill lice but the kind of permethrin (%5 strength) that cures scabies you need a prescription for


What happens if permethrin cream gets in the blood stream?

You will itch for many, many months.


Can you use sulfur for scabies?

No, sulfur is not typically used as a standalone treatment for scabies. The recommended treatment is usually a prescription medication such as permethrin cream or oral ivermectin, which are more effective at killing the mites that cause scabies. Sulfur may be used in conjunction with these medications in some cases.


How regular can you use Permethrin cream without side effects?

Permethrin is designed to kill insects and other non-mammals. It is not very toxic for humans. It is also poorply absorbed through the skin. Maybe taking a bath in concentrated permethrin could kill you, but any permethrin cream designed for use in humans probably has very little chance of doing anything that is not designed to. (Especially if you follow the directions). -Zach


How often do you apply permethrin cream?

For Demodex Folliculorum, it is recommended twice daily for 3 weeks.


Are there fatal side effects to Permethrin skin cream?

Yes, one of the fatal side effects of using Permethrin is trouble breathing and wheezing. This could cause a person that has asthma to go into an attack.


You used Permethrin Cream 5 and it seems like the scabies have gotten worse are you still contagious?

yeah i have tooken the cream and still seems i still have it and new bumps appear in new places seems like the cream only killed most of the mites but not all


Is Permethrin safe for cats?

Permethrin is not safe for cats as it is toxic to them. It should never be used on cats or products containing it should not be used around them.


Is Permethrin safe for cats after it dries?

Permethrin is not safe for cats even after it dries. It can be toxic to cats and should not be used on them.