As a medication it is used to treat scabies and lice. As a medication, it is used to treat scabies and lice. These include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrosis, photodermatitis, scabies and drug eruptions. It works by disrupting the function of the neurons of lice and scabies mites. Some of these evacuees included children diagnosed with scabies and impetigo. Parasitic infections include trichomoniasis, pediculosis pubis, and scabies. The symptoms of scabies are due to an allergic reaction to the mites. The rash that may develop can mimic scabies and other types of rashes. The characteristic symptoms of a scabies infection include intense itching and superficial burrows. It has also been useful for sarcoptic mange (the veterinary analog of human scabies). Oral ivermectin is effective in eradicating scabies, often in a single dose. Crusted scabies is a more severe form of the disease. Benzyl benzoate is an effective and inexpensive topical treatment for human scabies. Disease was rampant; before long, Frank's skin became badly infected by scabies. A number of parasitical treatments are useful in treating canine scabies.