Can scabies be completely cured?

Generally, scabies can be effectively cured through standardized medication treatment combined with thorough environmental cleaning. However, if the treatment is incomplete or care is improperly managed, recurrence is likely. The key to complete cure lies in whether the treatment and protective measures are properly implemented. A detailed analysis is as follows:

Scabies is caused by the parasitism of scabies mites on the skin. The core of treatment is completely killing the mites. Clinically, topical scabicide medications are commonly used and must be strictly applied as directed by a physician. The application area should cover all skin below the neck, including folds and creases where mites tend to accumulate, such as between fingers, armpits, and the inguinal region, to ensure sufficient contact between the medication and the mites. During treatment, patients should not arbitrarily reduce the application area or wash off the medication prematurely, as this may result in incomplete eradication of the mites and affect the curative effect.

At the same time, clothing worn and bedding or sheets used by the patient during the illness must be thoroughly disinfected. This can be achieved by boiling in hot water for more than 10 minutes or sun-drying for more than 4 hours to eliminate any remaining mites. As long as standardized medication is consistently followed, environmental disinfection is properly conducted, and family members take protective measures simultaneously, scabies can be effectively cured.