Since scabies spreads quickly, treating with Nix may not kill the infestation. Sulfur can be used in the form of soap, ointment, shampoo, or liquid. It’s possible to get OTC soaps and creams ...

Doctors generally treat scabies with topical medications such as 5% permethrin cream, crotamiton cream, or lindane lotion. Sometimes, a 25% benzyl benzoate lotion or 10% sulfur ointment may be ...

Other topicals include crotamiton and sulfur ointment for treating scabies in young children and pregnant women. Prescription medicine can kill scabies but the itch may persist for weeks after that.

Scabies is caused by tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei. They spread through skin-to-skin contact, burrowing into the top layer of the skin to feed. This causes intense itching and a red, bumpy ...

Crotamiton lotion or cream 10% (also known as Eurax or Crotan) is approved for scabies treatment in adults only. However, it is not very effective. Lindane lotion is approved for use as scabies ...

sulfur and benzyl benzoate. No serious adverse effects were reported in any study of topical or oral agents used to treat ordinary scabies or crusted scabies.

McNeil Jr. Scabies can be controlled with a pill or two, and the protective effect lasts for years, scientists reported on Wednesday. At present, the standard remedy is a skin cream with an ...