Carol H Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I am looking for Permethrin 5% cream to deal with some mites before I scratch my skin off. I've been to 5 pharmacies on Koh Samui and no one seems to carry anything stronger than topical antihistamines. HELP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Try going to a hospital or a clinic. They may have it or can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 They might not know what you are looking for................Hecin is the name of one although it is Permethrin 1% ww which should be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 The usual medication used here is Scabicide Emulsion, white fluid in a biottle. Does not contain permethrin but rather benzyl benzoate, which works just as well https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2472724 Ask for "Scabicide" and if necessary show this picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time to grow Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 For what it's worth, Permethrin 5% cream is readily available at many pharmacies in Thailand now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedo1968 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Are you sure its mites and not ringworm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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