In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader with a question about using ivermectin to treat scabies.

Looking for reliable medications to treat 'Scabies'? This page offers a detailed resource for the most up-to-date treatment options, including both generic and brand-name medications. For informed ...

Human scabies is a debilitating skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabei, known by several names such as "itch mite." At any given time, the worldwide burden of disease is about 300,000,000 people.

This can help reduce their risk of worsening symptoms or getting scabies in the first place. However, if your symptoms don't ...

Scabies cases are on the rise across the UK, particularly in England. Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites and while it is not usually a serious condition, it is "very infectious" and easily ...

The Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies (AIMP) warned this week about medication shortages, amid growing demand for certain treatments – including for scabies. This follows concerns raised ...

Those suffering from the crusted form may be prescribed the mite-killing oral medication ivermectin, with a second dose given roughly two weeks later. People suffering from scabies are encouraged ...