I have scabies on my legs. What medicine or ointment should I use to treat it?
Scabies is a very common and highly treatable condition. The standard first-line treatment is Permethrin 5% cream. Although you only notice symptoms on your legs, you must apply this prescription cream to your entire body from the neck down, leaving it on for 8 to 14 hours before washing it off. Alternatively, a doctor may prescribe oral Ivermectin. Because scabies spreads easily, all household members should be treated simultaneously, and your recently used clothing and bedding must be washed in hot water to prevent reinfection. Please consult a healthcare professional to get a proper prescription.