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Guidelines classic scabies: in children < 15kg, pregnant or breastfeeding women Updated on Jan 24

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Scabies in children aged 2 to 24 months
First-line treatment

Back to decision-making tree Print last updated on 29/08/2024

Initial Treatment

Therapeutic Proposal

or Permethrin 5% topical Apply on Day 1 and repeat between Day 8 and Day 14, preferably in case of facial (periorbital and perioral region) or damaged skin involvement; preferable before 1 yo.
10% Benzyl Benzoate Apply on Day 1 and repeat between Day 8 and Day 14:
  • < 12 months : 6h
  • 12~24 months : 12h
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