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1
Q

medication for scabies?

A

Malathion

Permethrin

2
Q

what is first line treatment?

A

Permethrin 5%

3
Q

second line treatment

A

Malathion 0.5% aqueous liquid

4
Q

what age should be referred?

A

under 2 years

5
Q

treat all household members? true or false

A

true

6
Q

how and where to apply treatment?

A

apply to cool skin (not hot and sweaty)

apply the lotion or cream to the whole body. including the scalp and neck

pay attention to the webs of the fingers and toes. and the nose and under the nose.

7
Q

advise?

A

how to apply.

take a day off work

Malathion leave for 24 hours
Permethrin leave on for 8-12 hours