Where the medical treatment of scabies miticidal agents (acaricides Antiskabiosa) used as an ointment or emulsion is used, according to need further preparations for the relief of itching (antihistamines) in the form of ointments, gels, drops or tablets.
Since the treatment can cause adverse effects to the skin, the doctor may prescribe oil baths and skin care products. If the skin is inflamed purulent, may require treatment with antibiotics may be necessary. For the therapy of following the scabies continuing (postskabiösen) eczema come to be applied locally (topical) antihistamines and cortisone-containing creams are used. It is important that all family members and other persons with close body contact with your affected child also co-treated with the scabies mites, even if they show (still) no symptoms.
Beyond the medical treatment you need to take care of it at home to care for a mite-free zone. Bed and is used to switch to underwear daily if possible and wash at 60 ° C minimum. A storage of laundry and other "body worn" items in the freezer at -18 ° C for several days to ensure that the mites are killed secure. Furniture such as sofas, chairs or beds, and floor coverings you should Carefully vacuum. Because the mites outside the human body at normal room temperature and humidity to survive only a short time (usually no more than 2 to 4 days), a detailed enough suction, airing or not using contaminated objects and places, and usually from a special disinfection can be avoided.
Since the treatment can cause adverse effects to the skin, the doctor may prescribe oil baths and skin care products. If the skin is inflamed purulent, may require treatment with antibiotics may be necessary. For the therapy of following the scabies continuing (postskabiösen) eczema come to be applied locally (topical) antihistamines and cortisone-containing creams are used. It is important that all family members and other persons with close body contact with your affected child also co-treated with the scabies mites, even if they show (still) no symptoms.
Beyond the medical treatment you need to take care of it at home to care for a mite-free zone. Bed and is used to switch to underwear daily if possible and wash at 60 ° C minimum. A storage of laundry and other "body worn" items in the freezer at -18 ° C for several days to ensure that the mites are killed secure. Furniture such as sofas, chairs or beds, and floor coverings you should Carefully vacuum. Because the mites outside the human body at normal room temperature and humidity to survive only a short time (usually no more than 2 to 4 days), a detailed enough suction, airing or not using contaminated objects and places, and usually from a special disinfection can be avoided.
