Kwellada-P Lotion and Nix Dermal Cream - Effective Treatment for Scabies



		Scabies is a common, highly contagious skin infestation caused by the "itch mite" (Sarcoptes scabiei) which is: • White in colour • Transluscent • Oval and flattened in appearance The mite can only reproduce on human beings and cannot survive for more than a day or two away from the human body. Scabies is transmitted by: • Close personal contact with infested individuals • Moderately prolonged contact such as holding hands, dancing and sexual activity • Sharing a bed or towels Once present on individual, scabies spread rapidly so it is important to treat the condition as soon as it is detected, so that household members, close associates, and others may avoid infestation.

		The symptoms of scabies are typically: • Intense itching - especially when the body gets warm (during the night or after a bath) • Presence of typically symmetric skin lesions in the form of small, wavy, threadlike, grayish-white burrows particularly on hands and wrists Lesions typically begin in the webs of the fingers and on the wrist spreading to elbows, knees, and outer borders of feet, armpits, buttocks and waist area. Lesions may also be present on the: • Upper arm, forearm, trunk, and legs • Male: genital area • Female: nipple areas • Infants: center of the cheek and above the neck
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		You should promptly seek an examination by your physician for confirmation and treatment of scabies. Your physician will recommend a proven drug treatment such as Kwellada-P™ Lotion or Nix® Dermal Cream. Kwellada-P™ Lotion and Nix® Dermal Cream contain 5% permethrin, which is an effective drug which typically kills scabies mites and eggs in a single treatment in most cases, when used as directed. Because scabies is highly contagious and can be transmitted during the 4-6 week asymptomatic period, it is recommended that all household members, close associates, playmates, and anyone who may have had prolonged contact with the infested person be examined and treated if necessary to stop the spread.
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