Compromised Immune Systems - Ivermectin...

People with compromised immune systems do not develop antibodies to the scabies mites so many over the counter treatments for scabies require other medication to use in conjunction.

Additional Treatments for Scabies

People with a compromised immune systems may develop crusted Norwegian scabies, where many form scabs or have very red skin especially in the elderly and the mentally handicapped where white or gray crusted areas develop with little itching and little or no red bumps and mite population numbers soar to hundreds, thousands, or in AIDS patients millions. These cases require additional treatment options to ensure a complete kill.

Ivermectin

Ivermectin is the treatment of choice in these patients combined with any other topical treatment for scabies.