Scabies Treatment: How to Apply Permethrin & Stop Reinfection (Doctor’s Top Tips)

Scabies is highly contagious — but treatable. In this step-by-step guide, Dr Ann shows exactly how to use Permethrin 5%, when Ivermectin is used, how to apply correctly, and the home hygiene routine that stops reinfection. Plus: itch relief, side-effects, and when to get medical advice. Timestamps 00:00 Intro — quickest way to clear scabies 00:32 What scabies is & why it spreads easily 00:48 Best treatments overview (doctor options) 00:58 Permethrin 5%: who can use it & why it works 01:24 How to apply: full-body areas most people miss 01:54 Application rules: cool/dry skin, reapply after handwashing 02:12 Side-effects & what’s normal 02:28 Ivermectin (oral): who might need it, safety notes 02:57 Home hygiene routine (laundry, vacuum, no sharing) 03:21 Reduce skin damage (no scratching, trim nails) 03:33 Soothe the itch (cool compress, calamine/aloe) 03:53 Gentle skin care (moisturisers, avoid harsh soaps) 04:10 Wrap-up & next steps Reliable sources: NHS – Scabies: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scabies/ CDC – Scabies: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies... WHO – Scabies Fact Sheet: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh... 👩🏽‍⚕️ Dr Ann Nainan, UK GP (MBBS, MRCGP). Educational only; not a substitute for personal medical advice. ✅ Mini-FAQ (helps Google “People also ask” + YouTube search) How do you apply Permethrin for scabies? Apply from jawline/neck down (or full body if advised), including between fingers/toes, under nails, wrists, armpits, genitals, buttocks. Leave 8–12 hours, then wash off. Reapply to hands if you wash them. Why am I still itchy after treatment? Post-scabies itch can last 2–4 weeks. Use moisturiser, cool compresses, and anti-itch lotions; see a clinician if worsening. Do I need to treat close contacts? Yes. Treat all household/intimate contacts at the same time to prevent ping-pong reinfection. When is Ivermectin used? For crusted scabies, outbreaks, or when topical treatment isn’t suitable — only with clinician advice. What laundry settings kill mites? Wash clothes/bedding/towels at ≥50–60°C and hot tumble-dry if possible. Seal non-washables in a bag for 72 hours. Disclaimer: The Video Content on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always get advice from your doctor if you are worried or have symptoms. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain copyrighted music and images. Any public, media, and other business usage are subject to a business license. Unauthorised usage and publications are prohibited. © TheTravellingDoc _______________________________________________________________________ ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments | DOCTOR explains Everything you need to know:    • Endometriosis Symptoms: The Warning Signs,...   The Truth About Energy Drinks. Bad For You? Good For You? Doctor Explains What They Dont Tell You:    • Energy Drinks: Side Effects, Heart Palpita...   Urine Infection in Men Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment: Expert Doctor Explains | TheTravellingDoc.com:    • Urine Infection in Men: Symptoms, Causes &...   Jet Lag - Proven Strategies To Avoid It | Doctor Explains:    • Jet Lag - HOW To AVOID| Doctor Explains #j...   _______________________________________________________________________ References: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scabies/ https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies... https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh...