injuries and poisoning
Mite Bites
Treatment of Mite Bites
Anti-itch medicines, sometimes antibiotics or application ofpermethrinorlindane Corticosteroid creams or antihistamines taken by mouth are used to control itching. Antibiotics taken by mouth are given if mites have burrowed under the skin. Scabies is treated by applying a cream containingpermethrinor a solution oflindane. A cream containing a corticosteroid is sometimes used for a few days to reduce itching. Ifpermethrinorlindaneis used, it is given before the corticosteroid. 