See a Doctor for Scabies in Antalya: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Looking for help with scabies in Antalya? Speak to a doctor by video at any hour, receive an e-prescription if treatment is appropriate and collect your medicine locally in Antalya.
What to know about scabies in Antalya
Antalya city mixes beaches, museums and busy bazaars, so days out often combine sun, walking and street food. Long walking days, heat and crowds can slow recovery, so build in rest and shade and tell the physician how your days are going.
Typical symptoms
- Intense itching, worse at night
- A rash of small spots
- Itching in several household members
- Thin grey burrow lines between fingers or on wrists
- Sores from scratching
Scabies explained
Microscopic mites burrowing in the skin cause scabies, an intensely itchy condition passed on by prolonged close contact.
Causes and risk factors
The scabies mite, passed on through close skin contact and sometimes shared bedding or clothing, including in crowded accommodation.
Treatment options for scabies in Antalya
The doctor can look at photos and symptoms, prescribe a scabies treatment where suitable and explain how to treat contacts and the home. Itch may last for weeks even once the mites are dead. Typical choices are permethrin cream or ivermectin tablets, plus treating contacts and washing bedding.
- Wash bedding, towels and clothing at a high temperature
- Do not scratch, to avoid infection
- Treat everyone in the household at the same time
- Avoid close contact until treated
How treatment works in Antalya
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Antalya.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- If treatment is suitable, an e-prescription is sent to your phone.
Dial 112 for any emergency in Turkey. This service does not handle life-threatening conditions or prescribe controlled drugs.
Questions travellers ask
Can I get scabies treatment in Antalya?
Yes. An on-demand doctor is available 24/7 by video anywhere in Antalya, and the e-prescription can be used at a local pharmacy.
When should I see a doctor in person for scabies?
Seek care for infected sores with pus or fever, a widespread crusted rash, scabies in a baby, or a weak immune system.
Is scabies common among visitors to Antalya?
City travel in Antalya exposes visitors to many infections, and scabies comes up regularly.
References
- NHS. Scabies
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.