Patsy presents to clinic today complaining of a skin rash an…
Patsy presents to clinic today complaining of a skin rash and intense itching. The itching is worse at night. She tells you that the nursing home where she works as a nursing assistant has recently had an outbreak of scabies among the patients. She has scattered papules, some with burrows, on the skin of her hands and arms, especially on the wrists and between the fingers. Similar lesions are also found on her anterior chest and waist. Lab: Skin scrapings are positive for scabies. What is the drug of choice for both efficacy and safety profile for treating scabies?
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