Ordinary scabies is treated with permethrin-based creams and shampoos while crusted "Norwegian" scabies is often treated with a combination of permethrin (5%) and oral ivermectin 200 µ/kg.

More needs to be understood regarding ivermectin pharmacokinetics in relation to optimal treatment for both ordinary and crusted scabies. Safety issues regarding the use of ivermectin in children ...

When a case of classic scabies infestation ramps up and the number of mites reaches thousands or even millions, it's classified as crusted scabies. Vast numbers of mites inhabit crusty scabs created ...

Eczema and scabies can look similar, but they are two different skin conditions. Scabies is caused by a mite infestation, while eczema is a skin irritation that may be related to your immune system.

Scabies is a contagious skin condition that affects about 300 million people worldwide each year. Tiny mites (known as Sarcoptes scabiei), which are about the size of the tip of a needle, cause ...

Nodular scabies, on the other hand, is characterized by firm, raised bumps, often affecting children or individuals with weakened immune systems. The most severe form is crusted (formerly ...