A 29-year-old woman with classic scabies (itch worse at night, web spaces). Best first-line treatment?...

Question

A 29-year-old woman with classic scabies (itch worse at night, web spaces). Best first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin 5% cream applied to whole body and repeat in 7 days

Answer

Oral ivermectin first-line for all

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Topical hydrocortisone only

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Antihistamines only

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Topical benzyl benzoate once

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Scabies