Question

A patient presents with intense pruritus, especially at night. Burrows are visible in the web spaces of the fingers. Which is the first-line treatment for scabies according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Topical permethrin 5% cream applied to the entire body for 8-12 hours, repeated in 7 days

Answer

Topical permethrin 5% cream applied once

Answer

Topical permethrin 5% cream on affected areas only for 1 hour

Answer

Oral ivermectin single dose

Answer

Topical malathion 0.5% lotion is first-line

Practice question

A patient presents with intense pruritus, especially at night. Burrows are visible in the web spaces of the fingers. Which is the first-line treatment for scabies according to NICE?