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Scabies - Management
What drug treatments can I recommend for itching?
- Treat itching with topical crotamiton or topical hydrocortisone 1%.
- Avoid corticosteroid creams if the diagnosis is not certain.
- Consider an oral sedating antihistamine (e.g. chlorphenamine or hydroxyzine) at night if the itch is interfering with sleep.
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