Scabies Treatment at Skin Win Clinic

Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of scabies to relieve intense itching, clear skin infestation, and prevent spread.

What Is Scabies?

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by a microscopic mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. The mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin, causing severe itching and rash, especially at night.

Scabies can affect people of all ages and spreads easily through close skin-to-skin contact.

How Scabies Spreads

Scabies spreads through:

  • Prolonged skin-to-skin contact
  • Close contact with an infected person
  • Sharing clothes, bedding, or towels
  • Crowded living conditions
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Scabies is NOT caused by poor hygiene.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms usually appear 2–6 weeks after first exposure and may include:

  • Intense itching (worse at night)
  • Red rashes or small bumps
  • Thin burrow lines on skin
  • Crusting or scratch marks
  • Skin sores due to excessive scratching

Common Areas Affected

  • Finger webs
  • Wrists
  • Elbows
  • Armpits
  • Waistline
  • Groin area
  • Buttocks
  • Genital area

In infants, scabies may also affect the face, scalp, palms, and soles.

Scabies Treatment Options

Treatment aims to eliminate mites and eggs and relieve symptoms.

Medical Treatment

  • •Prescription anti-scabies medications (topical or oral)
  • •Anti-itch medications
  • •Treatment for secondary infections (if present)

Household & Contact Treatment

  • •Simultaneous treatment of close contacts
  • •Washing clothes, bedding, and towels properly

👉 Treatment is effective only when instructions are followed correctly.

Benefits & Risks

Key Benefits

  • Complete elimination of scabies mites
  • Relief from itching and discomfort
  • Prevention of spread
  • Improved skin health

Possible Risks / Side Effects

  • Temporary skin irritation
  • Residual itching for a short period
  • Results depend on correct application and compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Scabies spreads through close skin contact.

No. Anyone can get scabies regardless of cleanliness.

Itching may continue for 2–4 weeks after successful treatment.

Yes. Close contacts should be treated simultaneously.

Yes, if treatment is incomplete or contacts are untreated.