Description
Overview
How does Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) treat scabies? Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) contains the active ingredient permethrin. Permethrin belongs to a group of medicines called pyrethroids, which are synthetic acaricides. An acaricide is a substance that kills mites and ticks. Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) works by affecting the nervous system of the scabies mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). Upon contact, Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) disrupts the sodium channels in the nerve cell membranes of the parasite, which causes paralysis and death. This action effectively eradicates the infestation of mites that burrow under the skin to lay eggs.
What symptoms does Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) relieve? Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) is indicated for the treatment of scabies and crab lice (pubic lice). The primary symptom of scabies is intense itching, known medically as pruritus, which is often worse at night. This itching is an allergic reaction to the mites and their waste products. While Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) kills the mites quickly, the itching may persist for up to 4 weeks after treatment as the skin heals and the immune system reaction settles down. Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) stops the infestation from spreading to other people.
Does Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) treat crab lice? Yes, Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) is also effective against crab lice, which are tiny insects that live in coarse body hair. Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) kills the lice and the eggs that attach to the hair shafts.
Who Is It For
Who is Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) suitable for? Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) is suitable for adults and children aged 2 months and over. It is the first-line treatment recommended for most families. Because scabies is highly contagious through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) should be used to treat the whole household simultaneously, even if some family members do not have symptoms yet.
Usage Instructions
How to apply Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) for scabies? Users should apply Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) to clean, dry, and cool skin. For adults and children over 2 years, Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) must be applied to the whole body including the neck, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The head and face can generally be skipped unless there are visible lesions there. The cream should be rubbed thoroughly into areas between the fingers and toes, under the fingernails, and around the wrists where mites often burrow. Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) should be left on the skin for at least 8 hours, usually overnight, and then washed off with soap and water.
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How much cream should be used? A single application is usually sufficient to clear the infestation.
Adults and children over 12 years: Apply up to 30g, which is one full tube of Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g).
Children aged 6-12 years: Apply up to 15g, which is half a tube.
Children aged 1-5 years: Apply up to 7.5g, which is a quarter of a tube.
What hygiene measures are required? To prevent re-infestation, users must wash all bed linen, towels, and clothes used in the previous 3 days at a high temperature (at least 50°C) on the same day as treatment with Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g). Items that cannot be washed should be sealed in a plastic bag for at least 3 days to starve the mites.
Warnings
When must Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) not be used? Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) must not be used by anyone who is allergic to permethrin, other pyrethroids, or chrysanthemums. Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) should not be applied to broken or infected skin. Users with asthma or eczema should consult a doctor before using Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g), as the product can occasionally worsen these conditions.
Safety advice and potential side effects? Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) is for external use only. Users should avoid contact with the eyes. If Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) gets into the eyes, they should be rinsed immediately with water. Common side effects include a mild burning or stinging sensation, which is often due to the irritated skin rather than the cream itself. Pregnant and breastfeeding women can use Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g), but it is good practice to consult a healthcare professional first.
Alternatives
Common alternatives to Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g)? If Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) is not suitable or has failed to clear the infestation, common alternatives include:
Derbac M Liquid: Contains malathion, which is an organophosphate insecticide suitable for treating scabies, head lice, and crab lice in patients who may be sensitive to permethrin.
Benzyl Benzoate Application: An older treatment for scabies that is effective but can be more irritating to the skin than Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g).
Eurax Cream: Contains crotamiton, which is an antipruritic (anti-itch) agent that helps to soothe the itching associated with scabies, although it is less effective at killing the mites themselves compared to permethrin.
Oral Ivermectin: A prescription-only tablet used for severe or resistant cases of scabies where topical creams like Lyclear Dermal Cream 5% (30g) have not worked.
