A REPORT ON

SCABIES
SCABIES, ALSO KNOWN
AS..
“GALIS!”
COMMONLY SEEN IN…

Children and young

adults but anyone can be
affected
FEATURES
Very itchy, red, small bumps on the skin. However, it may take 2-6
weeks for symptoms to develop after being exposed to scabies
Itching is worse at night
Areas commonly affected are the spaces between the fingers and
toes, genital area, belt area, and underarms .
In babies, the head and cheeks may also be affected
If left untreated, may lead to development of secondary bacterial
infection
Other family or household member are often affected as well (This
can help in the diagnosis.)
 REASONS FOR
DEVELOPMENT
Infestation of the
mite 
Sarcoptes
scabie which
burrows into the
upper layer of the
skin
REASONS FOR
DEVELOPMENT
Transferred by
direct skin
contact with
infested skin,
as well as
infested
clothing,
linens and
furniture
 “HUMANS CAN
ACQUIRE SCABIES FALSE
FROM CONTACT WITH
ANIMALS.” !
 “SCABIES CAN SPREAD
EASILY IN CROWDED
CONDITIONS SUCH AS DAY
CARE CENTERS, SCHOOLS,
TRUE!
NURSING HOMES.”
AIDS IN DIAGNOSING
SCABIES
Persistent constant itching despite application of
numerous medications;
Suboptimal patient hygiene;
Patient age and history of sexual activity;
Vesicular rash on the hands, especially between the
fingers or on the volar wrists, thenar/hypothenar skin,
and suprapubic skin;
Edematous red papules on the scrotum and/or penis;
Additional family members similarly affected.
DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS

Made by direct visualization of the mite, eggs,

or feces.
Mineral oil should be placed on the end of a
burrow, preferably where a black dot is visible.
The area should then be scraped with a number 5
scalpel blade and the scrapings shed onto a slide.
TREATMENT:
PERMETHRIN
5% LOTION
Permethrin is a pyrethroid pediculocide and
scabicide.
It causes paralysis and death of the pest by
inhibiting sodium ion influx through nerve
cell membrane channels delaying
repolarisation.
 TREATMENT:
PERMETHRIN
5% LOTION

Lindell Lotion
(P172.00/60 mL
bottle)

Kwell Lotion
(P203.50/60 mL
bottle)
 TREATMENT:
PERMETHRIN
5% LOTION
 Adults and children >2
years: Apply to the whole
body excluding the head
and paying particular
attention to the areas
between the fingers and the
toes and under fingernails
and toenails, wrists, armpits,
buttocks and genital area.
Children 2 months to 2
years: 
Apply over the whole body as
directed for the adults and
children >2 years, but should
include the face, neck, scalp
and ears. Care must be taken
to avoid the vicinity of the
mouth where it could be
licked off and areas close to
the eyes.
Leave lotion for 8-12 hours
or overnight before rinsing.
PREVENTION
Avoiding direct skin contact with a person infested with
scabies
Avoiding using items such as clothes and linens used
by a person with scabies
All household members should be treated at the same
time as the patient to prevent getting the mites again
Clean the house regularly