A 23-year-old man with scabies presents with widespread nocturnal itch and burrows on the wrists. Best first-line treatment?...

Question

A 23-year-old man with scabies presents with widespread nocturnal itch and burrows on the wrists. Best first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin 5% cream to whole body, repeat in 7 days

Answer

Hydrocortisone 1% cream

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Oral ivermectin first-line

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Topical mupirocin

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No treatment for contacts

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Scabies