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QuestionChoice
Steroids are not indicated in the curative treatment of scabies. Permethrin 5% is the first-line treatment and malathion 0.5% is the second-line treatment.
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e
Apply topical hydrocortisone 0.5% on cool dry skin all over the body
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Malathion 0.5% is the second-line treatment for scabies, so it is more appropriate to treat with permethrin first and assess its effectiveness.
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d
Apply topical malathion 0.5% on cool dry skin all over the body
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Members of a household are required to start treatment at the same time as the patient
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c
Members of the household can start treatment 24 hours later
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Topical permethrin 5% is the first-line treatment for scabies and it is important that it is not only applied to the itchy areas with a rash, but to the entire body.
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a
Apply topical permethrin on cool dry skin all over the body
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Individuals can return to work/school 24 hours after the treatment is initiated.
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b
She cannot return to work until the rash has completely disappeared
Concept
Chapter
2693
3915
scabies
Topic
144
Dermatology
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A 54-year-old female presents to her GP with a one-week history of a rash. On examination, there is a papular rash in the finger webs which she describes as being extremely itchy. The rash is diagnosed as scabies.

Which of the following is the most appropriate advice to give?
a