Scabicide
Scabicide
Scabicide (pronunciation: /ˈskæbɪsaɪd/) is a type of medication used to treat scabies, a skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite.
Etymology
The term "scabicide" is derived from the Latin word "scabies" which means "the itch", and the suffix "-cide" from Latin "caedere" meaning "to kill". Thus, scabicide literally means "a killer of itch".
Usage
Scabicides are applied topically to the entire body, from the neck down, and left on for a prescribed period of time before being washed off. They are designed to kill scabies mites and their eggs. Some common examples of scabicides include Permethrin cream (5%), Lindane lotion, and Crotamiton (Eurax).
Related Terms
- Scabies: A contagious skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei.
- Permethrin: A common scabicide and insecticide.
- Lindane: An organochlorine insecticide often used in treatment of scabies.
- Crotamiton: A drug that is used both as a scabicidal (for treating scabies) and as a general antipruritic (anti-itching drug).
- Sarcoptes scabiei: The mite that causes scabies.
See Also
- Pediculicide: A substance used to kill lice.
- Insecticide: A substance used to kill insects.
- Antiparasitic: A medication used to treat parasitic infections.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Scabicide
- Wikipedia's article - Scabicide
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