Ordinary scabies is treated with permethrin-based creams and shampoos while crusted "Norwegian" scabies is often treated with a combination of permethrin (5%) and oral ivermectin 200 µ/kg.

Several key molecules have been characterized, including the permethrin-sensitive ... for both ordinary and crusted scabies. Safety issues regarding the use of ivermectin in children less than ...

If the bite has a scab and looks infected, use an antibiotic ointment. An example is Polysporin ... There is not yet a vaccine to prevent WNV in humans. Products that contain permethrin (such as ...

If the wood tick's head (mouth parts) breaks off in the skin, remove any large pieces. Clean the skin with rubbing alcohol. Use a clean tweezers or needle to scrape it off. If a small piece remains, ...

The CDC recommends that you use only insect repellents approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency. For children, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends using insect repellents that ...