Medications for scabies are used to treat scabies infestation. These medications also have other uses, such as treating head and body lice. They work by killing the mites that cause this condition. Common classes include topical scabicides and pediculicides. Topical scabicides like permethrin (Elimite) are applied directly to the skin. Pediculicides, such as spinosad (Natroba), are also used topically. Another example is crotamiton (Croton), which is available as a lotion. These treatments offer different ways to help you get rid of scabies effectively.
