Clean the area with soap and water. Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic cream or ointment, depending on the severity of the infection. Do not let family members share your child's towels. Scabies Scabies is caused by mites, which burrow into the skin to lay eggs. It is passed from person to person by close bodily contact or contact with clothing and bedding.
Scratching often causes sores and blisters.
A prescription lotion is given to kill the mites. Follow the directions carefully, and treat all members of the family. With the lengthy incubation period, a family member may be affected before showing symptoms. Use an antihistamine or calamine lotion for itchiness. Material in this newsletter may not be reproduced in whole or part without permission from the publisher.