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Objective: Scabies are an itch and contagious ectoparasite that is common around the World. There is the causative Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. It can affect people of all ages, sexes, geographies and cultures. It is endemic in developing countries, tropical and subtropical countries. It can cause epidemics in large crowds and environments where hygiene cannot be maintained. Topical and oral options for treatment are limited. Drugs such as Permethrin, Benzyl Benzoate, Sulfur Ointments, Lindan, Ivermectin cannot be applied to all populations at risk due to their toxic effects, infants, children, pregnant women, and lactation-related restrictions. When scabies are not treated, the addition of secondary infections such as pyoderma and impetigo, which are seen especially in the pediatric age group, increases the burden of the disease. For that reason, the search for drugs with less toxic effects keeps the interest in plants still alive.
Result and Discussion: In all cases of sporadic or epidemic, effective treatment of scabies is essential to prevent to spread. Successful treatment depends on the correct administration of the medication, the inclusion of additional approaches to control complications and symptoms and the taking of preventive measures. In this review, scabies, their treatment, drugs used, new drugs with the potential to be used and traditionally used plants were examined. It has been determined that 49 taxa that are grown, known and have the potential to grow in our country are used in the treatment of scabies.