SCABIES

Preesented by Kolisang
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this presentation learners should be able to:
• Define scabies
• Outline the signs and symptoms of scabies
• Outline predisposing factors of scabies
• Discuss the treatment of scabies
• Discuss pharmacological treatment for scabies
SCABIES
Is an infectious skin disease caused by a mite (sarcoptes scabier) which
burrows under the skin and penetrates the stratum corneum.

That’s because the environment is ideal for it`s growth and

multiplication.Scabies is quickly spread by direct contract from person
to person or through formites.

Allergic reaction (itching) occur due to the presence of the mites`s eggs
and faeces in the skin.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SCABIES
• Severe itching , especially at night in between fingers(interdigital
web), flexor surface of wrists, extensor surface of elbows , anterior
axillary fold , in and near groin and around the scrotum.
• Swelling and eruption of vesicles, which often become infected and
may present as impetigo.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS
• Not eating healthy diet
• Wearing untidy clothes
• Touching food with with untidy hands
• Not changing clothes daily
TREATMENT OF SCABIES
The patient should be washed with tetmosal soap , and benzyl
benzoate (Ascabiol) should be applied to the affected area .

N:B Benzyl benzoate preparations are in the form of lotion,cream or

shampoo and are very effective against scabies .One repeat usually
clears the infection
PREVENTION OF SCABIES
• The patient should be advised about personal hygiene e.g taking a
bath daily ,washing hands before touching food , wearing clean
clothes ,not sharing sleeping places as the condition is contagous

• Clothes must be washed , turned inside out dried on the sun and
ironed in the inside

• The patient should be advised about the benefits of nourishing diet

TETMOSAL SOAP
• Indications of tetmosal soap
Scabies
Contraindications

Side effects
Chest pain
Diarrhoea
cont
• Irregular heart beat
• Stomach
• Peeling of skin

• Benzyl benzoate
• Indication
Scabies
Pediculosis
cont
Contraindication
Pregnancy
Breat feeding
hypersensitivity

Side effects
• Irritation of the skin