Articles
- Clinical diagnosis and treatment of scabies, a neglected tropical diseaseSouth African Family Practice (SAFP), open forum, 20 July 2021.
- Scabies on the rise in SpainMedscape Medical News, 24 June 2022. Spanish dermatologists reported a sharp rise in scabies cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, often spreading within families, and stressed treating clothes and bedding, washing at 60 °C, and early treatment of contacts.
SA Essential Medicines List: parasitic infestations of the skin
The Department of Health's Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List (chapter 5, 5.7) describe lice infestations and their treatment.
- Lice (general): itching, bite marks, and secondary eczema or infection. Do not use commercial insect sprays, as they are toxic. Lotions for lice are toxic if swallowed.
- Head lice (B85.0): permethrin 5% lotion, combed through and left for up to an hour, repeated every five days for three weeks. See head lice.
- Body lice (B85.1/B85.4): wash bed linen and underclothes in hot water and expose them to sunlight. Itching may continue for two to three weeks after treatment.
- Pubic lice (B85.3/B85.4): acquired as a sexually transmitted infection. Prevent spread by treating contacts.
S0 Skabi-Rid is a registered medicine (Reg. No. A40/13.2/0756). Read the package insert before use. If symptoms persist, see your doctor or pharmacist.