Limited effective treatments, coupled with recent observations of emerging drug resistance to oral ivermectin and 5% permethrin, raise concerns regarding the future control of scabies, especially ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader with a question about using ivermectin to treat scabies.

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has reported a significant rise in scabies cases presenting at GP surgeries ...

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs protect your pet from these common pests, as well as lice, mites, intestinal worms, and life-threatening heartworm infections. You can find safe and ...

Here are the more common treatment options that might be explored: Medications: Known as phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors, these drugs are the most commonly prescribed treatment in the U.S ...

Difficulties with diagnosis and a lack of quality clinical trials make it difficult to evaluate optimal therapeutic strategies for scabies. The first-line treatment in many countries is now 5% ...

Unlike bed bugs, they are naked to the human eye, and require medical treatment. Contrary to popular belief, they are not caused by poor hygiene. According to the NHS, scabies is on the rise.

Opioids have long been used to treat severe pain, though their use in the management of chronic pain remains somewhat controversial. Some people can tolerate opioids for years without any adverse ...

There is no cure for atopic dermatitis (eczema), but there are treatments that can help manage this common inflammatory skin condition. Regardless of the stage of the disease, self-care is important ...

Kentucky, Alaska and Alabama are the three states where weight loss drugs are most used, and Hawaii, Arizona and Colorado sit at the other end of the spectrum, a report has revealed. Glucagon-like ...

“It makes withdrawal management more complicated,” Schneider said. “It makes medication assisted treatment a lot more difficult, and I think it just complicates things for people in general.