Can Ivermectin Make Scabies Worse? Understanding Treatment Side Effects and Failures
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According to treatment guidelines, it is common for the itching associated with scabies to stay the same or even get a bit worse for up to two weeks after taking ivermectin. Understanding why this phenomenon occurs is crucial for distinguishing between a normal, temporary response to therapy and a genuine treatment failure, which may cause symptoms to persist or worsen.
