9th July 2023

A 67-year-old male care home resident with a background of left renal transplant presents with a rash

A 67-year-old male care home resident with a background of left renal transplant presents with a rash. On examination, there are scaly plaques between his fingers and over his palms. You suspect the diagnosis is crusted scabies and prescribe permethrin 5% cream and ivermectin. What instruction will you give in reference to applying permethrin?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.