Tag: Post scabies itch

According to dermatological guidelines, the intense itching from a scabies infestation is an allergic reaction to the mites' waste and dead bodies. This means that while **permethrin cream** is highly effective at killing the underlying cause, it does not instantly stop the itch and the sensation can last for several weeks after successful treatment.

After a successful treatment for scabies, a person is typically no longer contagious approximately 24 hours after taking oral ivermectin. While the medication works quickly to kill the mites, intense and persistent itching often continues, leading many to question: **is scabies still contagious after ivermectin**?.