Scabies - Medication & Treatment Overview
Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow under the skin. Scabies is highly contagious but can be readily treated by medications applied to the skin that kill the scabies and their eggs.
Scabies - Medications Options
Scabies is treated through prescription creams and lotions. Common scabies treatments include permethrin cream, crotamiton, and ivermectin.
Scabies - Medications Side Effects
Common side effects of scabies medication include redness and peeling of skin. Nausea and vomiting may also occur.
Can I buy Scabies Treatment or Medications Online?
Scabies medications must be prescribed by a licensed medical professional and can’t be purchased online. At-home remedies can be purchased without a prescription.
