Don't Recommend OTC Permethrin to Treat Scabies

September 2019

Patients with scabies will be itching for treatment.

It can take up to 2 months for this skin mite to cause symptoms...such as a pimple-like rash often between the fingers or in skin folds.

And patients can spread it before they have intense itching.

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Table of Contents

Hypertension Consider Nuances When Managing Hypertension in Older Adults
Diabetes Help Patients With Diabetes Decipher Continuous Glucose Monitor Metrics
Osteoporosis Advise Saving Evenity for High-Risk Women With Osteoporosis
ADHD Solve Common Dilemmas With ADHD Stimulants
Scabies Don't Recommend OTC Permethrin to Treat Scabies
Anticholinergics Look for Opportunities to Limit Anticholinergic Meds in Older Adults
Parkinson's Disease Consider Onstryv Another MAO-B Inhibitor for Parkinson's
Kidney Disease Emphasize Adherence With Phosphate Binders in Chronic Kidney Disease
Communication Up Your Communication Game With "SBAR"
Transplantation Ensure Transplant Patients Get the Right Tacrolimus Product
Pediatrics Navigate Requirements for Kids Who Need Back-to-School Rxs