A 26-year-old man presents with a 1-week history of intensely itchy rash, worse at night. Examination reveals multiple erythematous papules and fine, ...

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A 26-year-old man presents with a 1-week history of intensely itchy rash, worse at night. Examination reveals multiple erythematous papules and fine, greyish, wavy lines (burrows) in the finger webs, wrists, and groin area. Several household members are also itchy. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin 5% cream applied to the whole body

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Hydrocortisone 1% cream applied to affected areas

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Oral flucloxacillin

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Oral antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine)

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Crotamiton cream

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