Question

A 5-year-old child presents with itchy papules between the fingers and on the wrists. Scabies is suspected. Which is the recommended first-line treatment according to BNFC?

Accepted Answer

Topical permethrin 5% cream

Answer

Oral ivermectin

Answer

Topical malathion

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Oral antihistamines

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Topical steroids

Practice question

A 5-year-old child presents with itchy papules between the fingers and on the wrists. Scabies is suspected. Which is the recommended first-line treatment according to BNFC?