Can permethrin be applied to the face?
Use a towel to cover your face and eyes. Be sure to keep your eyes closed during this treatment. You may need to have an adult help you apply the lotion. Apply permethrin lotion to your hair and scalp area.
Can you put scabies cream on your face?
In addition, when treating infants and young children, scabicide lotion or cream also should be applied to their entire head and neck because scabies can affect their face, scalp, and neck, as well as the rest of their body. Only permethrin or sulfur ointment may be used in infants.
Can permethrin damage your skin?
In general, the reported skin effects of permethrin were uncommon and of a mild degree. Even the most pronounced skin effects were not disabling or a risk to the person’s general health. The 1% permethrin cream rinse for head lice is available over the counter under the brand name NIX.
Where should you not use permethrin?
To treat scabies: Rub in completely. Leave the medicine on your skin for 8 to 14 hours, then wash it off completely. When using permethrin topical on an infant, also apply the medicine to the scalp, temples, and forehead. Avoid applying near the eyes, nose, mouth, or genitals.
Can you wear clothes after applying permethrin?
Wear light clothing while permethrin cream is on your skin. Do not let your skin touch anyone else’s skin while wearing the cream. After 8 to 14 hours, fully wash cream from skin using warm, soapy water. Wash all bedding, towels, and recently worn clothes in hot water or have them dry cleaned.
How long does permethrin stay in your system?
Once permethrin is absorbed, it quickly moves throughout the body. The greatest amounts of permethrin have been found 3 to 4 hours after it was eaten. Permethrin leaves the body mainly in the urine, but may also be in the feces.
Can you leave permethrin on for 24 hours?
Leave the permethrin cream on the skin for 8 to 14 hours. Wash off by taking a shower or bath. Change into clean clothes. After treatment, itching may continue for up to 4 weeks.
Which is better DEET or permethrin?
The good news: Two substances—deet and permethrin—can go a long way toward keeping you protected, and using at least one is better than not using anything. Deet repels ticks, and permethrin can immobilize them on contact. The Environmental Protection Agency says that when used as directed, both are safe.