A 30-year-old man presents with suspected scabies (widespread nocturnal itch; burrows in finger webs). What is the first-line treatment?...

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A 30-year-old man presents with suspected scabies (widespread nocturnal itch; burrows in finger webs). What is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Topical permethrin 5% applied to whole body and repeat in 7 days

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Oral ivermectin single dose

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Topical hydrocortisone 1%

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Topical malathion

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Oral doxycycline

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Scabies treatment