Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. The presence of the mite leads to intense itching in the area of its burrows. The urge to scratch may be especially strong at night. Scabies is contagious and can spread quickly through close physical contact in a family, child care group, school class, nursing home or prison. Because of the contagious nature of scabies, doctors often recommend treatment for entire families or contact groups. Scabies is readily treated.
LYRICA (pregabalin) is a prescription medicine, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to be taken every day to treat nerve pain caused by pain after shingles. There is no generic version of LYRICA. Over-the-counter pain relief pills are not approved by the FDA for the management of nerve pain from pain after shingles.
CDC recommends that people 60 years old and older get shingles vaccine to prevent shingles and PHN. Shingles vaccine has been used since 2006. ZostavaxÂ® is the only shingles vaccine currently approved for use in the United States. This vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by 51% and PHN by 67%. It is given in one dose as a shot, and can be given in a doctorâs office or pharmacy.