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Scabies

Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin. It can pass through close skin contact, and itching may be stronger at night alongside a raised rash or small spots.

Acticin

Permethrin

30g

Permethrin cream for scabies. A second application is usually needed to kill mites that hatch from eggs that survived the first treatment.

From$13.70/ tubeView

Eurax

Crotamiton

20g

Crotamiton cream for scabies and itching. It kills scabies mites and also calms the itch.

From$25.40/ tubeView

Eurax Lotion

Crotamiton

60ml

Crotamiton lotion for scabies and itching. The liquid spreads easily over large areas.

From$3.50/ bottleView

Key points

  • Mites lay eggs in the skin and can leave thin lines with a dot at one end.
  • Itching can be intense, especially at night, and the rash may be harder to see on brown or black skin.
  • Close contact can spread scabies, so cases are commonly managed to limit it passing between people.

Medicines listed for Scabies

The listed products contain Crotamiton or Permethrin. Both are ingredients in antiparasitic skin medicines, a medicine class used in the management of scabies. Acticin and Eurax come in tubes, while Eurax Lotion comes in a bottle. Together, the list relates to the mites associated with the condition.

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