Scabies likes to burrow in the areas between the fingers and toes (FA 2019 161) and causes itching. Could also potentially be lice (groin involvement), but treatment for either overlaps -- gotta use permethrin.
kchakhabarIf only one person is there to see the doctor, why would the doctor prescribe medicine even for his family members who are not there?+1
mclUnfortunately, both of these are pretty contagious conditions. FA mentions that scabies spreads via skin to skin contact, and goes on to mention that you're supposed to treat close contacts. I think in this scenario it's ok to give permethrin to the family members who are not present but affected (it's also non-prescription in some cases, I believe.) Slightly related note, similar to why you would treat the sexual partner of someone with chlamydia/gonorrhea, or close contacts of someone with n. meningitides infection.+13
teaandmusicAgree with kchakhabar. Just because pt says others in family have the same thing, doesn't mean they do, they may have a different condition (small chance, but still possible). Not to mention allergic reactions and other considerations that the Dr. isn't aware of regarding family members ... with chlamydia/gonorrhea, etc you'd have the close contact go and see a doctor and get a prescription also, you wouldn't just write out a prescription for someone you haven't seen+
madamestep@mcl You'll also treat close contacts for Enterobius vermicularis! +
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Damn I feel like NBME fucking loves scabies or some shit.