What oral prescription medication should I take for scabies if topical permethrin cream and medicated soap have failed to clear the infection after two weeks?
If topical permethrin has not cleared the infection, the standard oral prescription medication is oral ivermectin. It is typically taken as a single dose, followed by a second dose 7 to 14 days later to target any newly hatched mites. Please don't worry if you are still itching; it is very common for itching to persist for up to four weeks after the mites are successfully killed as your skin heals. I recommend consulting your doctor so they can confirm if active mites are still present and provide the appropriate prescription and dosage for you.
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What oral prescription medication should I take for scabies if topical permethrin cream and medicated soap have failed to clear the infection after two weeks?