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Scabies and Crab Lice treatments
Scabies and crab lice are skin infestations caused by tiny parasites. They typically lead to intense itching, redness, and a rash in affected areas such as the wrists, waist, groin, and other close-contact regions.
Scabies and Crab Lice treatments
Scabies and crab lice are skin infestations caused by tiny parasites. They typically lead to intense itching, redness, and a rash in affected areas such as the wrists, waist, groin, and other close-contact regions.
Permethrin
Strength – 5% Permethrin
Available in 30g
£11.00
Lyclear Dermal Cream
Strength – 5% Permethrin
Available in 30g
£16.99
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Understanding Scabies and Crab Lice
Scabies and Crab Lice: What You Need to Know
Scabies and crab lice (also known as pubic lice) are common skin infestations caused by tiny parasites that live on or under the skin. They cause intense itching, irritation, and visible signs like rashes or red bumps, often in areas like the wrists, waistline, groin, and underarms.
Scabies is caused by mites that burrow into the skin to lay eggs. This triggers an allergic reaction, leading to itching and irritation. Crab lice attach themselves to coarse body hair—most often around the groin, but they can also be found in armpits, beards, or even eyelashes.
The body’s immune system reacts to the mites or lice and their waste products, causing inflammation, itching (especially at night), and sometimes secondary infections from scratching.
Common Signs and Symptoms
For scabies: intense itching, fine red lines (burrows) on the skin, small red spots or blisters.
For crab lice: itching in the affected area, visible lice or eggs (nits) near the base of hairs, and blue spots or red bumps from bites.
Who’s at Risk
Risk increases with close physical or sexual contact with an infected person, sharing clothing, towels, or bedding, and in crowded living conditions or where hygiene is poor.
Why Treatment Matters
Scabies and crab lice don’t go away on their own—they require effective treatment to kill the parasites and prevent spreading. Left untreated, infestations can persist and spread to others.
Fortunately, prescription-only treatments such as permethrin creams, malathion lotions, or oral medication like ivermectin are highly effective at eliminating the infestation.
Treatments Available at YourPharmacy
At YourPharmacy, we offer a discreet, effective range of prescription-only treatments for scabies and crab lice. Speak to one of our independent prescribers today to get fast, professional help—no face-to-face appointment required.
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Medications
Medications for Scabies and Crab Lice
Effective treatment requires targeted medications to eliminate the parasites and relieve symptoms. Some are available directly from pharmacies, while others require a prescription, especially for severe or resistant cases.
Pharmacy-Only Treatments (P Medicines):
Permethrin 5% Cream – The first-line treatment for scabies and crab lice. Available without a prescription, but only under a pharmacist’s supervision. It kills mites and lice by disrupting their nervous system. Applied to the whole body (excluding head in adults unless otherwise directed) and washed off after 8–12 hours.
Malathion 0.5% Lotion – Another pharmacy-only option, mainly used for lice infestations. It destroys both lice and their eggs. Applied to affected areas and washed off after a set period, usually 8–12 hours.
Prescription-Only Medications (POMs):
Ivermectin Tablets – An oral antiparasitic prescribed in severe, resistant, or crusted scabies. It’s also used in institutional outbreaks or where topical treatments are unsuitable. Not typically a first-line treatment but highly effective when required.
Benzyl Benzoate Lotion / Sulfur Ointment – These are occasionally prescribed when first-line treatments are not suitable, though they may cause skin irritation or be less cosmetically acceptable.
Why Proper Treatment Matters
Scabies and crab lice are highly contagious. Prompt and effective treatment helps prevent ongoing symptoms, complications from scratching, and transmission to others. If pharmacy treatments are ineffective, or symptoms persist, prescription options may be necessary.