Świerzb
Leczenie

Świerzb, wywołany przez roztocza Sarcoptes scabiei, wymaga szybkiej i skutecznej terapii przeciwpasożytniczej, aby wyeliminować roztocza i ich jaja oraz zapobiec rozprzestrzenianiu się zakażenia. Leczenie pierwszego wyboru stanowi miejscowa aplikacja 5% kremu permetryny, charakteryzującego się skutecznością >90% i dobrym profilem bezpieczeństwa, stosowanego u dorosłych, dzieci powyżej 2 miesiąca życia oraz kobiet w ciąży i karmiących. Alternatywnie stosuje się maść siarkową (5-10%) u niemowląt i kobiet w ciąży, krem lub płyn z 10% krotamitonem (skuteczność 50-70%), emulsję z 25% benzylem benzoesowym, płyn ze spinosadem (0,9%) oraz płyn z malationem (0,5%). W przypadku świerzbu nawarstwionego lub niepowodzenia terapii miejscowej wskazane jest leczenie doustne iwermektyną w dawce 200 μg/kg masy ciała, podawaną zwykle dwukrotnie w odstępie 1-2 tygodni. Protokoły leczenia obejmują aplikację preparatów na całe ciało (u niemowląt także na głowę i twarz), pozostawienie ich na 8-14 godzin oraz powtórzenie po 7-10 dniach w celu eliminacji świeżo wyklutych roztoczy.

Świerzb – leczenie i terapia

Świerzb jest zakaźną chorobą skóry wywoływaną przez roztocza Sarcoptes scabiei, które drążą korytarze w naskórku powodując intensywny świąd. Leczenie świerzbu wymaga szybkiej interwencji medycznej w celu eliminacji roztoczy, zapobiegania rozprzestrzenianiu się zakażenia oraz ograniczenia powikłań.12 Niniejszy artykuł koncentruje się na dostępnych metodach leczenia świerzbu zarówno w postaci klasycznej, jak i świerzbu norweskiego (nawarstwionego).

Podstawowe opcje leczenia świerzbu

Skuteczne leczenie świerzbu obejmuje stosowanie leków przeciwpasożytniczych dostępnych wyłącznie na receptę. Głównym celem terapii jest eliminacja roztoczy i ich jaj. Bez odpowiedniego leczenia świerzb nie ustąpi samoistnie.12 Leki przeciwświerzbowe (skabicydy) występują w postaci preparatów do stosowania miejscowego oraz doustnych.

Leczenie miejscowe

Preparaty do stosowania miejscowego stanowią pierwszą linię leczenia świerzbu. Należy je aplikować na całe ciało, od szyi w dół (u dorosłych), a u niemowląt i małych dzieci również na skórę głowy i twarzy.12 Najczęściej stosowane miejscowe preparaty przeciwświerzbowe to:

  • Krem z 5% permetryną – uważany za złoty standard w leczeniu świerzbu. Charakteryzuje się skutecznością przekraczającą 90% i doskonałym profilem bezpieczeństwa. Jest zalecany jako leczenie pierwszego wyboru u dorosłych i dzieci powyżej 2 miesiąca życia oraz kobiet w ciąży i karmiących piersią.123
  • Maść siarkowa (5-10%) – bezpieczna w stosowaniu u kobiet w ciąży i dzieci poniżej 2 miesięcy życia. Wymaga aplikacji przez 5 kolejnych nocy. Jej wadą jest nieprzyjemny zapach.12
  • Krem lub płyn z 10% krotamitonem – charakteryzuje się niższą skutecznością (50-70%) w porównaniu do permetryny. Wymaga zwykle dwóch aplikacji; drugą wykonuje się 24 godziny po pierwszej.12
  • Emulsja z 25% benzylem benzoesowym – neurotoksyczna dla roztoczy, stosowana jako emulsja 25% przez okres 24 godzin. Może być wykorzystywana w leczeniu świerzbu norweskiego.12
  • Płyn ze spinosadem (0,9%) – nowsza opcja leczenia zatwierdzona do stosowania u pacjentów powyżej 4 roku życia.12
  • Płyn z malationem (0,5%) – wykazał skuteczność w kilku małych badaniach, z odsetkiem wyleczeń od 83% do 100%.1
  • Płyn z lindanem (1%) – choć zatwierdzony przez FDA do leczenia świerzbu, jest generalnie stosowany tylko w przypadku niepowodzenia innych terapii. Nie powinien być stosowany podczas ciąży lub karmienia piersią ze względu na potencjalną toksyczność.12

Leczenie doustne

W niektórych przypadkach konieczne jest zastosowanie leczenia doustnego, szczególnie przy świerzbie nawarstwionej lub przy niepowodzeniu terapii miejscowej:12

  • Iwermektyna – najczęściej stosowany lek doustny w dawce 200 μg/kg masy ciała. Często wymagane są dwie dawki w odstępie 1-2 tygodni. Iwermektyna jest skuteczną alternatywą dla pacjentów, u których nie można zastosować preparatów miejscowych lub mają osłabiony układ odpornościowy. Nie jest zalecana dla kobiet w ciąży, karmiących piersią oraz dzieci o wadze poniżej 15 kg.123

Najnowszy przegląd Cochrane z 2018 roku wykazał, że nie ma różnicy w skuteczności między iwermektyną a permetryną – wybór terapii powinien opierać się na względach praktycznych, wielkości populacji, licencjonowaniu i dostępności.1

Protokoły leczenia świerzbu

Leczenie świerzbu klasycznego

Standardowy protokół leczenia świerzbu klasycznego obejmuje następujące kroki:123

  • Aplikacja preparatu po kąpieli lub prysznicu na suchą skórę dla lepszego wchłaniania
  • Dokładne pokrycie całego ciała od szyi w dół u dorosłych, zwracając szczególną uwagę na obszary między palcami, pod paznokciami, stopy, pośladki i genitalia
  • U niemowląt i małych dzieci należy również aplikować preparat na głowę, szyję i twarz (z wyjątkiem okolic oczu i ust)
  • Pozostawienie preparatu na skórze przez 8-14 godzin (zwykle na noc) przed zmyciem
  • Powtórzenie aplikacji po 7-10 dniach w celu eliminacji świeżo wyklutych roztoczy, ponieważ preparaty nie zabijają jaj

Typową dawką dla dorosłego jest około 30-60 g kremu lub 100-200 ml płynu na jedną aplikację, w zależności od preparatu.12

Leczenie świerzbu norweskiego (nawarstwionego)

Świerzb nawarstwiomy wymaga bardziej intensywnego leczenia ze względu na ogromną liczbę roztoczy.123

  • Terapia skojarzona łącząca preparat miejscowy (permetrynę) z iwermektyną doustną
  • Częstsze aplikacje permetryny – nawet codziennie przez 7 dni, a następnie dwa razy w tygodniu do czasu wyleczenia
  • Wielokrotne dawki iwermektyny – często podawane w dniach 1, 2, 8, 9 i 15
  • Rozważenie zastosowania kremu keratolitycznego, który pomoże zmniejszyć nawarstwienie skóry i ułatwi penetrację permetryny w tych obszarach
  • Ścisła izolacja pacjentów do czasu wyleczenia, ponieważ są wysoce zakaźni

Leczenie uzupełniające

Nawet po skutecznym leczeniu przeciwpasożytniczym, świąd może utrzymywać się przez kilka tygodni z powodu reakcji alergicznej na martwe roztocza i ich odchody. W związku z tym często stosuje się leczenie uzupełniające:123

Kompleksowe podejście do leczenia

Leczenie osób z kontaktu

Kluczowym elementem skutecznej terapii świerzbu jest jednoczesne leczenie wszystkich domowników i bliskich kontaktów pacjenta, nawet jeśli nie wykazują objawów. Jest to niezbędne, ponieważ:123

  • Osoby zakażone mogą nie wykazywać objawów przez okres do 4-6 tygodni
  • Nieleczone osoby z kontaktu mogą być źródłem ponownej infekcji
  • Wszyscy domownicy, partnerzy seksualni i osoby mające bliski kontakt skórny z pacjentem powinni być leczeni jednocześnie

Działania środowiskowe

Oprócz leczenia farmakologicznego, niezbędne jest przeprowadzenie dekontaminacji otoczenia aby zapobiec ponownej infestacji:123

  • Pranie wszystkich ubrań, pościeli i ręczników w gorącej wodzie (minimum 50°C) i suszenie w wysokiej temperaturze w dniu rozpoczęcia leczenia
  • Przedmioty, których nie można prać (np. zabawki pluszowe, buty, czapki) należy umieścić w szczelnie zamkniętych plastikowych torbach na 3-7 dni, aż roztocza zginą
  • Odkurzanie mebli tapicerowanych, materacy i dywanów
  • Przedmioty używane bezpośrednio przez pacjenta powinny być odpowiednio oczyszczone lub odizolowane

Opieka po leczeniu

Po zakończeniu leczenia należy pamiętać o kilku istotnych kwestiach:123

  • Świąd może utrzymywać się do 2-6 tygodni po skutecznym leczeniu – nie oznacza to niepowodzenia terapii
  • Powrót do pracy lub szkoły jest możliwy 24 godziny po rozpoczęciu leczenia
  • Unikanie bliskiego kontaktu z innymi osobami przez pierwsze 24 godziny po leczeniu
  • Kontrola lekarska po 2-4 tygodniach od zakończenia leczenia w celu oceny skuteczności terapii

Niepowodzenia leczenia

Niepowodzenia leczenia zdarzają się stosunkowo rzadko, ale mogą wynikać z następujących przyczyn:123

  • Nieprawidłowa aplikacja preparatu – zbyt mała ilość lub nierównomierne rozprowadzenie
  • Niepełne zastosowanie – pominięcie niektórych obszarów ciała
  • Ponowna infestacja – najczęściej z powodu nieleczonych kontaktów
  • Oporność na leki – najczęściej zgłaszana w przypadku lindanu, rzadziej permetryny, oporność na iwermektynę jest nadal rzadka, ale była obserwowana u pacjentów, którzy otrzymali wiele dawek leku przez kilka lat
  • Zbyt wczesne przerwanie leczenia – niewykonanie drugiej aplikacji po 7-10 dniach

W przypadku podejrzenia niepowodzenia leczenia należy rozważyć:

  • Zastosowanie alternatywnego preparatu przeciwświerzbowego
  • Skojarzenie leczenia miejscowego z doustnym (np. permetryna + iwermektyna)
  • Konsultację dermatologiczną
  • Edukację pacjenta odnośnie właściwej aplikacji preparatu i konieczności leczenia wszystkich kontaktów

Leczenie w szczególnych grupach pacjentów

Kobiety w ciąży i karmiące piersią

Leczenie świerzbu u kobiet w ciąży i karmiących piersią wymaga szczególnej ostrożności:123

  • Permetryna 5% jest uważana za bezpieczną i stanowi leczenie pierwszego wyboru
  • Maść siarkowa jest również bezpieczną opcją
  • Iwermektyna nie jest zalecana podczas ciąży, choć w jednej z metaanaliz nie stwierdzono niekorzystnych wyników wśród 893 kobiet, które otrzymały iwermektynę w czasie ciąży
  • Należy unikać lindanu ze względu na potencjalną toksyczność

Niemowlęta i małe dzieci

Leczenie świerzbu u niemowląt i małych dzieci ma swoje specyficzne aspekty:123

  • U niemowląt należy stosować tylko preparaty zalecane przez pediatrę
  • Aplikacja musi obejmować całe ciało, włącznie z głową, szyją i twarzą (z wyjątkiem okolicy oczu i ust)
  • Maść siarkowa jest bezpieczna dla niemowląt poniżej 2 miesiąca życia
  • Permetryna jest zatwierdzona dla dzieci od 2 miesiąca życia
  • Iwermektyna nie jest zalecana dla dzieci o wadze poniżej 15 kg, choć według francuskich wytycznych dermatologicznych (2024) może być opcją dla dzieci powyżej 2 miesiąca życia

Osoby z osłabionym układem odpornościowym

U pacjentów z obniżoną odpornością świerzb może mieć cięższy przebieg i trudniej poddawać się leczeniu:12

  • Większe ryzyko rozwoju świerzbu norweskiego
  • Często konieczne jest leczenie skojarzone (permetryna + iwermektyna)
  • Może być wymagane dłuższe i bardziej intensywne leczenie
  • Konieczna jest ścisła obserwacja pod kątem wtórnych zakażeń bakteryjnych

Nowe kierunki w leczeniu świerzbu

W związku z rosnącą opornością na tradycyjne leki przeciwświerzbowe, trwają badania nad nowymi opcjami terapeutycznymi:123

  • Masowe podawanie leków (MDA) okazało się skuteczną strategią w leczeniu świerzbu w rejonach endemicznego występowania
  • Badania wykazały, że MDA z wykorzystaniem iwermektyny lub permetryny prowadzi do długotrwałego zmniejszenia częstości występowania świerzbu i wtórnych bakteryjnych zakażeń skóry
  • Narastająca oporność na permetrynę budzi obawy i sugeruje potrzebę ponownego rozważenia jej rekomendacji jako leczenia pierwszego wyboru
  • Alternatywne preparaty, takie jak wazelina siarkowa, wykazują skuteczność w przypadkach opornych na permetrynę

Podsumowanie

Świerzb jest chorobą w pełni uleczalną przy odpowiednim zastosowaniu dostępnych metod leczenia. Kluczowe elementy skutecznej terapii świerzbu obejmują:12

  • Wczesne rozpoznanie i natychmiastowe leczenie wszystkich osób zakażonych i ich kontaktów
  • Prawidłową aplikację preparatów przeciwświerzbowych zgodnie z zaleceniami
  • Powtórzenie leczenia po 7-10 dniach
  • Dekontaminację otoczenia w celu zapobiegania ponownej infestacji
  • Odpowiednie leczenie objawowe utrzymującego się świądu
  • Rozpoznanie i leczenie ewentualnych wtórnych zakażeń bakteryjnych

Przy przestrzeganiu tych zasad, świerzb może być skutecznie wyleczony u większości pacjentów w ciągu kilku tygodni. W przypadku utrzymywania się objawów przez ponad 2-4 tygodnie od zakończenia leczenia, należy skonsultować się z lekarzem w celu oceny skuteczności terapii i ewentualnej zmiany schematu leczenia.12

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    Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei which burrows into the skin and causes severe itching. […] This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of scabies and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in managing patients with this condition. […] Scabies can be diagnosed by visualizing mites in skin scrapings in the stratum corneum. […] There are various treatments available for scabies. Evidence shows that when medications are used as directed, the efficacy of standard treatment options is comparable. These include topical permethrin, topical crotamiton, and systemic ivermectin. […] Topical permethrin 5% cream is effective and widely used. The cream is typically applied once a week for two weeks (total of 2 treatments). […] Oral ivermectin is another option, although the United States Food and Drug Administration has not approved its use for scabies treatment.
  • #1 Scabies – HE4191
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    Scabies will not go away without treatment. […] Everyone living in the house should be treated at the same time even if they are not itchy. […] You will need a special cream or lotion which is available on prescription from your doctor, or which you can buy from a pharmacist. […] It is best to treat just before going to bed. […] Scabies will not go away without treatment. […] The cream/lotion must be left on overnight. […] Your doctor or nurse may advise you to repeat the treatment. […] One treatment should be enough to cure scabies. If you still have the rash and itch after four weeks, see your doctor. There are other treatments for scabies that only a doctor can prescribe for, or the rash could be something else.
  • #1 Scabies – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
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    Scabies treatment involves killing the mites and eggs with a medicated cream or pill. No treatment is available without a prescription. Several creams and lotions are available by prescription. […] Your health care provider will likely ask you to apply the medication to your whole body, from the neck down. You’ll need to leave it on for at least 8 to 14 hours. Sometimes, you may have to apply the lotion twice. More treatments may be needed if new symptoms appear. […] Because scabies spreads so easily, your health care provider will likely recommend treating all household members and other close contacts, even if they don’t have symptoms of scabies. […] Treatment for scabies often includes: […] Permethrin cream. Permethrin is a skin cream with chemicals that kill mites that cause scabies and their eggs. It’s generally considered safe for adults, people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children over 2 months old.
  • #1 Scabies – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic
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    Sulfur cream. Sulfur cream is a scabies treatment that can be applied overnight, rinsed off and then reapplied for five nights in a row. Sulfur is safe to use in pregnancy and in children under 2 months old. […] Ivermectin (Stromectol). Ivermectin can be taken as a pill to treat scabies when prescription lotions don’t work. It’s often prescribed for people with crusted scabies or lowered immune systems. Ivermectin isn’t recommended for people who are pregnant or nursing, or for children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms). […] Although these drugs kill the mites quickly, itching may not stop for many weeks. […] Health care providers may prescribe other skin care treatments for people who don’t get relief from or can’t use these drugs.
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    It is important to follow your dermatologists instructions. Treating the skin more often than instructed can worsen the rash and itching. […] Medicines that may be prescribed include: Permethrin cream (5%): Often prescribed to treat scabies, this medication is FDA approved to treat patients 2 months of age and older and women who are pregnant. […] Crotamiton cream or lotion (10%): Approved to treat scabies in adults, this medication usually requires two applications. You apply the second application 24 hours after the first. […] Benzyl benzoate lotion (25%): This may be used to treat crusted scabies. […] Spinosad liquid (0.9%): Also approved to treat head lice, this is a newer treatment for scabies. It’s approved to treat scabies in patients 4 years of age and older. […] Sulfur ointment (5% – 10%): While many patients dislike the odor, this treatment can be used in babies younger than 2 months of age.
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  • #1 Scabies: Diagnosis and treatment
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    Lindane lotion (1%): Although FDA approved to treat scabies, this medication is generally only used when other scabies treatment fails. It should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. […] Scabies that covers much of the body and crusted scabies often require stronger medicine. A patient with this type of scabies may receive a prescription for ivermectin. This medicine can be prescribed to children and patients who are HIV-positive. Some patients need only to take one dose, but many need to take two or three doses to cure scabies. The pills are usually taken once every two weeks. […] Some patients need other treatment, too. Your dermatologist may prescribe: Antihistamine: To control the itch and help you sleep. […] Treatment can get rid of the mites, eliminate symptoms such as itch, and treat an infection that has developed.
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    Scabies are usually treated with permethrin cream or lotion which is applied to the whole body, including the scalp and face. Some other treatments are only applied from the neck down. It is important to read the leaflet that comes with your treatment. Remember to include awkward places such as the back, soles of the feet, between fingers and toes, under fingernails, and the genitals. Pay special attention to the areas where mite tunnels (burrows) most commonly occur. That is, in between the fingers, the front of the wrists and elbows, beneath the breasts, the armpits and around the nipples in women. […] Treatment is applied and left on for 8-12 hours (usually overnight) it is then washed off. This process should be repeated one week later. An adult needs at least 30 g of cream or 100 ml of lotion to cover the whole body. So, for two applications you will need at least 60 g of cream or 200 ml of lotion per adult. […] Consult your doctor or specialist nurse if the itch persists longer than 4-6 weeks after treatment. Sometimes the first treatment does not work, and a different one is then needed.
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    Medications you swallow by mouth are another option. Your provider may recommend oral medication if you need a stronger medication or if you cant use topical medications. […] Ivermectin is the most common medication to treat scabies. This is an antiparasitic pill given in a single dose, followed by a second dose one to two weeks later. […] The red bumps on your skin should go away within four weeks after treatment. […] One treatment with a topical cream or pill kills the mites that cause scabies. […] The itching may take two to four weeks to go away (even when all the mites are dead). […] No, scabies wont go away on its own. Only prescription medication can treat it. […] Scabies is treatable but can be hard to get rid of completely. Certain forms of scabies are harder to treat, such as the crusted form.
  • #1 Scabies: Diagnosis and treatment
    https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/scabies-treatment
    To get rid of scabies, treatment is essential. Medicine that treats scabies is only available with a doctors prescription. […] The person diagnosed with scabies and everyone who has had close contact with that person need treatment. Even people who do not have any signs or symptoms must be treated. This is the only way to prevent new outbreaks of scabies weeks later. […] Most people can be cured with a medicine that they apply to their skin. These medicines are often applied to all skin from the neck down. Infants and young children often need treatment for their scalp and face, too. A dermatologist will provide specific instructions to follow. […] Most medicine is applied at bedtime. The medicine is then washed off when the patient wakes up. You may need to repeat this process one week later.
  • #1 Scabies: Diagnosis and treatment
    https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/scabies-treatment
    If your skin has not healed within 4 weeks, you may still have mites. Some people need to treat two or three times to get rid of the mites. […] People who develop crusted scabies, also known as Norwegian scabies, often need repeat treatments to get rid of the mites. […] To get rid of the mites and prevent getting scabies again, you have to do more than treat the skin or take a pill. You will need to wash clothes, bedding, and towels to get rid of mites that may have fallen off your skin. You also should vacuum your entire home.
  • #1 Scabies Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pharmacologic Therapy, Prevention
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1109204-treatment
    Treatment failures are uncommon but do occur. The most common causes of treatment failure include the following: Improper application, Inadequate application, Reinfestation – Recurrence of the eruption usually means reinfection has occurred, underscoring the importance of treating all members of the household, Resistance – Resistance to lindane has been widely reported; less frequently, cases of resistance to permethrin have been noted; resistance to ivermectin is still rare but has been reported in patients who received multiple doses of the drug over several years. […] Neonates and pregnant women should be treated for scabies only if the benefit exceeds the risk and if the diagnosis is confirmed by a positive skin scraping or biopsy result. […] Crusted scabies may require several treatments with scabicides and sometimes several different medications used sequentially.
  • #1 Treatment of Scabies | Parasites – Scabies | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/scabies/treatment/index.html
    If you suspect you have scabies, seek medical attention. Your healthcare professional can prescribe a cream or lotion to apply to skin that kills scabies mites, called scabicides. Apply to clean skin and follow the instructions for how long to leave on before washing off. A medication by mouth is another option for the treatment of scabies that may be prescribed by your healthcare provider. […] For children, apply the scabicide lotion or cream to their entire head, neck, and body. Scabies can affect the face, scalp, and neck, as well as the rest of the body. […] For infants, only use the scabicide recommended by their pediatrician. Not all scabicides used on adults can be used on children. […] You may need retreatment if itching is present more than 2 to 4 weeks after treatment, or new burrows appear, or new pimple-like rashes appear. […] Do not use over-the-counter (non-prescription) products to treat scabies. These products have not been tested and approved to treat scabies.
  • #1 Scabies Treatment and Prevention
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/scabies/treatment-prevention/
    For widespread scabies all over the body and crusted scabies, the oral antiparasitic medicine ivermectin (Stromectol) will likely be prescribed. […] The CDC cautions that while ivermectin is FDA-approved for the treatment of worm infestations, its not technically approved for the treatment of scabies and should be used when approved topical treatments have failed, or in patients who cant tolerate the topical treatments. […] Your doctor might also prescribe an antihistamine or pramoxine (Proctofoam) lotion to help control your itching. […] If itching persists more than two to four weeks after treatment, or if you see any new burrows or any signs of the pimple-like scabies rash, you might need to be retreated. […] Any bedding, clothing, and towels that were used by a person with scabies or anyone they came in close contact with any time before the three days of their treatment needs to be decontaminated. […] The only real way to prevent scabies is to avoid close contact with any infested person or certain items they may have used, such as clothing, bedding, and towels. […] If youre sexually active, its best not to have sex until you or your partner (whoever is infected) has finished treatment.
  • #1 Recent advances in understanding and treating scabies
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8009191/
    A recent meta-analysis showed no adverse outcomes among 893 women who received ivermectin during pregnancy as part of MDA for onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis. […] MDA can involve topical, oral, or systemic medication. […] The sustained reduction in scabies as well as impetigo at 24 months has confirmed its prolonged efficacy in these island-based communities. […] Recent studies show that MDA is effective at reducing scabies and secondary life-threatening bacterial skin infections in countries where scabies is endemic and among institutions. […] Ivermectin and topical treatments, such as permethrin, are currently considered first line; however, this may change in coming years with the development of novel treatments.
  • #1 Scabies – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544306/
    Treatment failure / recurrence is common, and isolating the cause can help prevent further infection and limit outbreaks in communities. […] Treating the patient along with close contacts and family members is associated with a good prognosis. […] Management involves promptly treating infected persons and their close contacts and decontaminating bedding, towels, and clothing. […] Regardless of symptoms, all close contacts must receive treatment to prevent reinfection. […] Nonadherence to the treatment regimen is another cause of persistent infection. […] The level of interprofessional collaboration outlined above is critical to treatment success and optimal outcomes.
  • #2 Scabies Treatment and Prevention
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/scabies/treatment-prevention/
    Scabies is a skin condition caused by microscopic mites. […] A typical case of scabies can be treated with prescription topical creams that kill the mites and resolve symptoms. […] More severe cases involving widespread presence of mites such as crusted scabies, also known as Norwegian scabies require an oral medicine. […] Products used to treat scabies in people are only available by prescription. […] There arent home remedies for getting rid of a scabies infestation, so its necessary to see a doctor. […] For common scabies, patients may be given one or more of these drugs, also known as scabicides: Permethrin topical (Elimite) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of scabies. […] This topical cream kills the scabies mite and eggs; to eliminate all mites, two (or more) applications about a week apart may be needed.
  • #2 Treatment of Scabies | Parasites – Scabies | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/scabies/treatment/index.html
    If you suspect you have scabies, seek medical attention. Your healthcare professional can prescribe a cream or lotion to apply to skin that kills scabies mites, called scabicides. Apply to clean skin and follow the instructions for how long to leave on before washing off. A medication by mouth is another option for the treatment of scabies that may be prescribed by your healthcare provider. […] For children, apply the scabicide lotion or cream to their entire head, neck, and body. Scabies can affect the face, scalp, and neck, as well as the rest of the body. […] For infants, only use the scabicide recommended by their pediatrician. Not all scabicides used on adults can be used on children. […] You may need retreatment if itching is present more than 2 to 4 weeks after treatment, or new burrows appear, or new pimple-like rashes appear. […] Do not use over-the-counter (non-prescription) products to treat scabies. These products have not been tested and approved to treat scabies.
  • #2 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-Treatment-Options-are-Available-for-Scabies.aspx
    Scabies therapy involves making the precise diagnosis, identifying the correct clinical context to guide treatment of contacts and fomites, selecting the most effective medication, understanding how to use the agent appropriately, and following a rational basis for when to use and reuse a drug of choice. Scabicidal drugs can be broadly divided into topical agents and oral agents. […] The mainstay of scabies treatment are topical scabicidal agents. Permethrin 5% cream is currently accepted as the gold standard because of an efficacy greater than 90% and excellent safety profile. […] Lindane 1% cream or lotion (also known as gamma benzene hexachloride) has been found to be an effective alternative option in treating this ectoparasitosis. […] Benzyl benzoate, an ester of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol, is neurotoxic to the mites and is used as a 25% emulsion for the contact period of 24 hours.
  • #2 Scabies: Diagnosis and treatment
    https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/scabies-treatment
    It is important to follow your dermatologists instructions. Treating the skin more often than instructed can worsen the rash and itching. […] Medicines that may be prescribed include: Permethrin cream (5%): Often prescribed to treat scabies, this medication is FDA approved to treat patients 2 months of age and older and women who are pregnant. […] Crotamiton cream or lotion (10%): Approved to treat scabies in adults, this medication usually requires two applications. You apply the second application 24 hours after the first. […] Benzyl benzoate lotion (25%): This may be used to treat crusted scabies. […] Spinosad liquid (0.9%): Also approved to treat head lice, this is a newer treatment for scabies. It’s approved to treat scabies in patients 4 years of age and older. […] Sulfur ointment (5% – 10%): While many patients dislike the odor, this treatment can be used in babies younger than 2 months of age.
  • #2 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-Treatment-Options-are-Available-for-Scabies.aspx
    Crotamiton is used as 10% cream or lotion with a success rate between 50% and 70%, significantly less effective than permethrin. […] The effectiveness of malathion 0.5% lotion has been demonstrated by several small studies, with cure rates ranging from 83% to 100%. […] As increasing resistance to scabies treatments may be on the horizon, the standard of care should encompass routine treatment of the scalp and face and re-treatment of patients at day 4 (based on the scabies life cycle) to guarantee more efficient mite eradication. […] Oral Ivermectin, a drug initially used in humans to control outbreaks of onchocerciasis in Africa and Latin America, can now be used as an off-label oral medication for scabies (alone or in combination with a topical agent). […] Most studies have shown that one or two doses of Ivermectin (200 g per kilogram of body weight) result in cure rates equivalent to treatment with conventional topical medications. […] Efficacy rates from open-label studies of Ivermectin for treating classic scabies range from 76% to 100%.
  • #2 Clinical Care of Scabies | Parasites – Scabies | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/scabies/hcp/clinical-care/index.html
    Choice between the above treatments might be based on patient preference for topical versus oral therapy, drug interactions with ivermectin, and cost. […] The following are alternative medications for the treatment of scabies. […] Crotamiton is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of scabies in adults; it is considered safe when used as directed. […] Sulfur in an ointment base (petrolatum) is safe for topical use in children, including infants under 2 months of age. […] Malathion is not FDA approved for the treatment of scabies but has been recommended in scabies treatment guidelines from other countries. […] This topical treatment was FDA approved in 2021 for the treatment of scabies infestations in patients 4 years of age and older. […] Although FDA-approved for the treatment of scabies, lindane is not recommended as a first-line therapy.
  • #2 Scabies: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4567-scabies
    Medications you swallow by mouth are another option. Your provider may recommend oral medication if you need a stronger medication or if you cant use topical medications. […] Ivermectin is the most common medication to treat scabies. This is an antiparasitic pill given in a single dose, followed by a second dose one to two weeks later. […] The red bumps on your skin should go away within four weeks after treatment. […] One treatment with a topical cream or pill kills the mites that cause scabies. […] The itching may take two to four weeks to go away (even when all the mites are dead). […] No, scabies wont go away on its own. Only prescription medication can treat it. […] Scabies is treatable but can be hard to get rid of completely. Certain forms of scabies are harder to treat, such as the crusted form.
  • #2 Scabies: Diagnosis and treatment
    https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/scabies-treatment
    Lindane lotion (1%): Although FDA approved to treat scabies, this medication is generally only used when other scabies treatment fails. It should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. […] Scabies that covers much of the body and crusted scabies often require stronger medicine. A patient with this type of scabies may receive a prescription for ivermectin. This medicine can be prescribed to children and patients who are HIV-positive. Some patients need only to take one dose, but many need to take two or three doses to cure scabies. The pills are usually taken once every two weeks. […] Some patients need other treatment, too. Your dermatologist may prescribe: Antihistamine: To control the itch and help you sleep. […] Treatment can get rid of the mites, eliminate symptoms such as itch, and treat an infection that has developed.
  • #2 Scabies | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/scabies
    Scabies are treated with a special cream or lotion available from a pharmacy (chemist). […] To effectively treat scabies: Apply the cream or lotion after a bath or shower. Dry yourself with a towel for better absorption. Apply a thin layer of the treatment to your entire body surface, from the chin down. Pay attention to the areas between the fingers, under the nails, soles of the feet and between the buttocks. (Avoid the eyes, nose and mouth.) Do not wash your hands after applying the treatment. If possible, ask someone else to apply the cream for you so the entire body surface is covered. A pastry brush may make it easier to apply. Leave the treatment on for 12 to 24 hours and then wash thoroughly. It may be easier to apply the cream in the evening and leave it on overnight. If you need to wash any part of the body within the 12 to 24 hour treatment period, re-apply cream to that area. Repeat the treatment after 7 days to kill recently hatched mites.
  • #2 Scabies
    https://www.pcds.org.uk/patient-info-leaflets/scabies
    For the two applications, an adult is likely to need 60 g of cream (two tubes – one tube for each application), older children will require 30 g cream in total (tube for each application) and younger children will require 15 g cream in total (tube for each application). […] It is normal to take 2-3 weeks (and sometimes up to six weeks) for the itch to go completely after scabies mites have been killed. You should, however, see a doctor if the itch persists longer than 2-3 weeks after treatment. This is because sometimes the first insecticide treatment does not work, and you may need to use a different one.
  • #2 Scabies Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pharmacologic Therapy, Prevention
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1109204-treatment
    A scabicidal agent, such as permethrin, lindane, or ivermectin, is administered to destroy S scabiei mites, with an appropriate antimicrobial agent used as well if a secondary infection has developed. […] Despite the development of resistance, permethrin retains good efficacy. […] Itching may persist for up to a month, even following successful treatment. […] If available, videodermatoscopy can be used to enhance the monitoring of clinical response to scabies treatment and allows for optimal timing of drug application. […] Patients with crusted scabies or their caregivers should be instructed to remove excess scale in order to allow penetration of the topical scabicidal agent and decrease the burden of infestation. […] Because of their heavy mite burden, patients with crusted scabies may require repeated applications of topical scabicides or treatment that simultaneously uses oral ivermectin and a topical agent, such as permethrin.
  • #2 Scabies
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scabies/
    Scabies is not usually a serious condition, but it does need to be treated. […] A pharmacist will recommend a cream or lotion that you apply over your whole body, including your scalp and face (apart from the area around your eyes). […] You’ll need to repeat the treatment 7 days later. […] Everyone in your home needs to be treated at the same time, even if they do not have symptoms. […] Anyone you’ve had sexual contact with in the past 8 weeks should also be treated. […] Adults and children aged 5 years or over can go back to work or school as soon as they have started treatment. […] Its important to avoid close contact with other people for the first 24 hours. […] Children under 5 years old can go back to nursery or pre-school 24 hours after the first treatment. […] Although the treatment kills the scabies mites quickly, the itching can carry on for a few weeks.
  • #2 Scabies | Cedars-Sinai
    https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/s/scabies.html
    Scabies should be treated quickly to keep the mites from spreading. […] Everyone living in your house and all sexual partners should be treated at the same time. […] Scabies infection is most often treated with a prescription cream or lotion that has 5% permethrin. This kills the mites. […] Other treatments include: Ivermectin. This is an oral medicine for severe cases. It may also be used if you cant apply cream or lotion. […] Talk with your healthcare providers about the risks, benefits, and possible side effects of all treatments. […] To prevent reinfection and the spread of scabies to others, make sure to wash in hot water all bedding, clothing, pillows, and soft toys.
  • #2 Scabies: Pictures of Rash & Mites, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-scabies-overview
    Scabies medications can kill the mites and eggs quickly, and patients can usually return to school or work 24 hours after starting treatment. However, the itch may persist for a few weeks. This is the result of an ongoing allergic reaction in the skin. If the itching continues for more than four weeks or a new rash appears, see your doctor. It may be necessary to reapply scabies medication.
  • #2 Scabies (sarcoptes scabiei)
    https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/gp/antibiotic-prescribing/conditions-and-treatments/skin-soft-tissue/scabies/
    Treatment of scabies is recommended for all members of the infected household (even if asymptomatic) and all members must be treated simultaneously within 24 hours. […] Most people with scabies are cured after two applications of scabicide but itching may continue for a few weeks after successful treatment. If this is problematic it may be relieved using an oral antihistamine and/or a topical steroid. […] If new burrows appear after a treatment course (two applications) consider a second treatment course. […] True resistant scabies is rare. In cases of suspected treatment failure with topical scabicides, ensure that the strict treatment protocols have been followed correctly including treatment of all household contacts (including asymptomatic contacts). […] Seek advice from Dermatology or Microbiology if you suspect treatment-resistant scabies.
  • #2 Recent advances in understanding and treating scabies
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8009191/
    A recent meta-analysis showed no adverse outcomes among 893 women who received ivermectin during pregnancy as part of MDA for onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis. […] MDA can involve topical, oral, or systemic medication. […] The sustained reduction in scabies as well as impetigo at 24 months has confirmed its prolonged efficacy in these island-based communities. […] Recent studies show that MDA is effective at reducing scabies and secondary life-threatening bacterial skin infections in countries where scabies is endemic and among institutions. […] Ivermectin and topical treatments, such as permethrin, are currently considered first line; however, this may change in coming years with the development of novel treatments.
  • #2 Treating scabies | RIVM
    https://www.rivm.nl/en/scabies/treating-scabies
    Most children, pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding will get a prescription for permethrin cream. Tell your doctor that you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Put the cream all over babies and young children, including their face, scalp (including where hair grows) and ears. Avoid the eyes and mouth. When you change your baby’s nappy, put cream on the baby’s bottom and groin area again before putting the clean nappy on.
  • #2 Scabies Treatment and Prevention
    https://www.everydayhealth.com/scabies/treatment-prevention/
    For widespread scabies all over the body and crusted scabies, the oral antiparasitic medicine ivermectin (Stromectol) will likely be prescribed. […] The CDC cautions that while ivermectin is FDA-approved for the treatment of worm infestations, its not technically approved for the treatment of scabies and should be used when approved topical treatments have failed, or in patients who cant tolerate the topical treatments. […] Your doctor might also prescribe an antihistamine or pramoxine (Proctofoam) lotion to help control your itching. […] If itching persists more than two to four weeks after treatment, or if you see any new burrows or any signs of the pimple-like scabies rash, you might need to be retreated. […] Any bedding, clothing, and towels that were used by a person with scabies or anyone they came in close contact with any time before the three days of their treatment needs to be decontaminated. […] The only real way to prevent scabies is to avoid close contact with any infested person or certain items they may have used, such as clothing, bedding, and towels. […] If youre sexually active, its best not to have sex until you or your partner (whoever is infected) has finished treatment.
  • #3 Clinical Care of Scabies | Parasites – Scabies | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/scabies/hcp/clinical-care/index.html
    Prescribe the appropriate scabicide to treat scabies. […] No over-the-counter, non-prescription products are approved to treat human scabies. […] Products used to kill scabies mites are called scabicides. […] The following medications for the treatment of scabies are available only by prescription. […] Permethrin cream 5%: Permethrin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of scabies in people who are at least 2 months of age. […] Permethrin is safe and effective with a single application. However, two (or more) applications, each about a week apart, may be necessary to eliminate all mites. […] Oral ivermectin is not FDA approved for the treatment of scabies. However, topical permethrin and oral ivermectin have similar efficacy for cure of scabies.
  • #3
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/scabies
    Scabies can be treated with topical creams or oral medication in more severe cases. Itchiness often gets worse for 12 weeks after treatment starts. […] Topical treatments that are applied to the whole body include: 5% permethrin cream, 0.5% malathion in aqueous base, 10-25% benzyl benzoate emulsion, 5-10% sulphur ointment. […] Ivermectin taken orally is also highly effective, but it should not be taken by pregnant women or children who weigh less than 15 kg. […] Treatments do not kill the parasites eggs, and treatment should be repeated to kill newly hatched mites. People do not experience symptoms in the early stages of infestation. To reduce spread, all people in the household should be treated, even if they do not have symptoms. […] Other treatments may be needed to treat the complications of scabies. Antiseptics or antibiotics are used to treat bacterial skin infections or impetigo. […] Patients with crusted scabies are highly infectious and a source of reinfection to the rest of the community. Patients with crusted scabies need intense treatment with both topical and oral medications.
  • #3 Permethrin (for scabies) | Healthify
    https://healthify.nz/medicines-a-z/p/permethrin-for-scabies
    Permethrin is the treatment of choice in New Zealand for scabies because it is very effective in killing the scabies mite. Scabies wont go away without treatment. […] It is important to apply permethrin properly all over the body and not just to the itchy areas. […] Repeat this treatment after 7 days to make sure the infection does not come back. […] Permethrin is a treatment for scabies. […] To kill the scabies mite, it’s important that the permethrin lotion is left on the body for 8 to 12 hours and not washed off. […] A second application of permethrin treatment is needed 7 days later to treat any newly hatched larvae. […] Everyone in the same household/whare must be treated as scabies is contagious and spreads to others through close contact. […] Permethrin kills the scabies mite preventing its spread but it doesn’t relieve the itching. […] If you are pregnant, talk to your lead maternity carer or doctor for advice. […] You or your child can go back to work or school 24 hours after the first treatment with permethrin. […] Permethrin can cause skin irritation such as burning, stinging or tingling, numbness, redness and swelling.
  • #3 Scabies: Pictures of Rash & Mites, Symptoms, Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/slideshow-scabies-overview
    Scabies will not go away on its own. It can only be cured with prescription medications that kill the mites. Treatment is a cream or lotion that is applied to the entire body from the neck down in most cases. It is left on for 8 to 14 hours and then washed off. In some cases, a doctor may prescribe pills to treat scabies. Treatment takes up to three days, depending on the medication used. […] While prescriptions can kill scabies mites and their eggs, they don’t provide any immediate itch relief. To control itching, especially at night, antihistamine pills can help. Hydrocortisone cream may also help, but it can change the appearance of the scabies rash, making the condition harder to diagnose. It’s best to use this cream only after your doctor has confirmed the diagnosis. […] When someone is diagnosed with scabies, anyone who has close physical contact with the person should also be treated. Close contact includes bathing together, sleeping in the same bed, or even holding hands. Doctors usually recommend treating all members of the household, even if symptoms are not present. (Remember, it can take four to six weeks for symptoms to appear.)
  • #3 Scabies
    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/scabies/
    Although the treatment kills the mites quickly, the itching can carry on for up to 4 weeks afterwards. […] wash all bedding and clothing on the first day of treatment – 50 degrees Celsius will kill the mites; tumble dry bedding, towels and clothing at 50 degrees Celsius for at least 30 minutes if you cannot wash them; put clothing that cannot be washed in a sealed bag for 4 days until the mites die – this may include shoes, hats, soft toys and removable child car seat or buggy covers; vacuum any sofa or mattresses your skin has been in direct contact with for a long time. […] do not have sex or close physical contact with anyone until you have finished the full course of treatment; do not share bedding, clothing or towels with someone who has scabies.
  • #3
    https://bpac.org.nz/2022/scabies.aspx
    Treatment may not be sufficiently effective against eggs so it should be repeated seven to ten days after the initial application to cover any newly hatched larvae. […] Advise the patient to avoid direct contact with other people for at least eight hours following treatment. […] Recommend that all household members are treated. […] N.B. Oral ivermectin is occasionally used for prophylaxis when there is a scabies outbreak in an institutional facility. […] Even after treatment has successfully eliminated all of the scabies mites, a nodular rash and pruritus may persist for several weeks. […] For patients with persistent pruritus, emollients, calamine or crotamiton, tar oil, short-term oral antihistamines or mild potency topical corticosteroids can be used to manage their symptoms. […] Treat secondary bacterial infection, e.g. Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, from a broken skin barrier due to excoriation, with oral antibiotics.
  • #3 Scabies Medication: Antiparasitic Agents, Topical Antibiotics, Corticosteroids, Topical
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1109204-medication
    Observations, however, have noted emerging drug resistance to oral ivermectin and 5% permethrin. […] Drug resistance is emerging as a concern with repeated administration. […] Clinical resistance has not been documented for permethrin use, but it has been documented in 2 people with crusted scabies who had repeated regimens of multiple doses of ivermectin. […] Thus, the need to define molecular mechanisms of drug resistance in scabies mites is urgent, as is the development and assessment of alternative therapeutic options. […] Treatment options include either topical or oral medication. Topical options include permethrin cream (drug of choice), lindane, benzyl benzoate, crotamiton lotion and cream, sulfur, topical ivermectin, tea tree oil, or oil of the leaves of Lippia multiflora Moldenke, a shrub found growing in West African savanna. Oral options include ivermectin, although it has not been approved by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of scabies.
  • #3 Scabies: Diagnosis and treatment
    https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/scabies-treatment
    It is important to follow your dermatologists instructions. Treating the skin more often than instructed can worsen the rash and itching. […] Medicines that may be prescribed include: Permethrin cream (5%): Often prescribed to treat scabies, this medication is FDA approved to treat patients 2 months of age and older and women who are pregnant. […] Crotamiton cream or lotion (10%): Approved to treat scabies in adults, this medication usually requires two applications. You apply the second application 24 hours after the first. […] Benzyl benzoate lotion (25%): This may be used to treat crusted scabies. […] Spinosad liquid (0.9%): Also approved to treat head lice, this is a newer treatment for scabies. It’s approved to treat scabies in patients 4 years of age and older. […] Sulfur ointment (5% – 10%): While many patients dislike the odor, this treatment can be used in babies younger than 2 months of age.
  • #3 Tips to Treat Scabies
    https://www.massgeneral.org/children/scabies
    Scabies is treated in 2 ways. Here are some important things to know scabies treatment: […] For babies, apply the cream from head to toe. This includes the scalp, under nails, between fingers and toes, around the genitals and between the buttocks. […] For children, teens and adults, apply the cream from the neck down. This includes the belly button, between fingers and toes, under the nails, around the genitals and between the buttocks. You and your family might feel itchy from the cream. This is normal. The cream works well even if you feel itchy. […] Leave the cream on overnight. Wash it off 8-14 hours after applying it. You will get a second prescription cream 7-10 days after the first one. Everyone in your family will use the prescription cream whether they have a rash or not. The cream helps prevent scabies from spreading. Pets do not have to be treated. […] Wash your familys clothes, bedding and towels in hot water. Dry them on high heat. The cream will not stain fabric, but the high heat from the washer and dryer will kill the mites. […] Put things you cannot wash in an airtight bag for 10 days. This will help kill the mites.
  • #3 RF – Resistance to Permethrin in Scabies Treatment: Does It Really Exist? | Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas
    http://www.actasdermo.org/en-translated-article-rf-resistance-articulo-S0001731023002892
    Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. It is generally transmitted through direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact, and its incidence increased following the COVID-19 pandemic and home confinement measures. The first-line treatment for scabies is 5% topical permethrin cream, which is applied from head to toe and washed off after 8 to 12 hours. This treatment is repeated after 7 to 14 days. Cure rates of up to 98% have been described for this regimen, but recent months have seen an increase in unsatisfactory responses to treatment. […] An increasing number of dermatologists, however, after ruling out the above errors and achieving cure with other topical treatments, such as sulfur-containing petroleum jelly and sodium benzoate, are suggesting that S. scabiei may be developing true resistance to permethrin. […] The above reports point to the same issue that the scabies mite is developing increasing resistance to permethrin and suggest the need to reconsider its recommendation as a first-line treatment in clinical practice guidelines and to assess other options that are showing greater effectiveness.