<s>[INST] I have scabies. ive been told a cream called permetharin or something like that is the sure way but its not helping me it just bothers it more. PLEASE, PLEASE. im on the verge of crying and breaking down. is there anything i can use at home to get rid of this now. PLEASE, PLEASE. i cant take this anymore. [/INST] Thanks for contacting ChatDoctorI am sorry to hear about your infestation with scabies. From your description it appears that you have already treated yourself with permethrin once. In my practice when a patient has scabies I counsel them that the itch from scabies can last up to 3-4 weeks after treatment. I also recommend retreating again with permethrin 2 weeks after initial treatment. To help reduce the itch a good anti-itch medication like cetirizine may help or soaking in an Ave no bath. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again if you have questions or need help. </s>