See a Doctor for Scabies in Istanbul Airport: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Unwell with scabies in Istanbul Airport? Our 24/7 on-call doctor assesses you online, explains your options and sends your e-prescription to a pharmacy in Istanbul.
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| Best for | Travellers, tourists and expats |
|---|---|
| Outcome | Advice and e-prescription if suitable |
| Languages | Physician fluent in three languages |
| Location | Istanbul Airport, Istanbul |
| How | Online doctor consultation by video |
Symptoms of Scabies
- Intense itching, worse at night
- Sores from scratching
- Itching in several household members
- Thin grey burrow lines between fingers or on wrists
What Can Cause Scabies
The scabies mite spreads through close skin contact and occasionally through shared bedding or clothing, including in crowded accommodation.
What Is Scabies?
Microscopic mites burrowing in the skin cause scabies, an intensely itchy condition passed on by prolonged close contact.
What to Know About Scabies in Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is a major hub, so layover travellers often need advice quickly between flights. Long walking days, heat and crowds can slow recovery, so build in rest and shade and tell the doctor how your days are going.
Travel Guide to Istanbul Airport
Trip for travellers: Istanbul Airport is best explored on foot, with cafes, markets and historic sights close together. Allow time for shopping and use ferries or taxis between sights.
Care and Treatment for Scabies
The doctor looks at photos and symptoms, prescribes treatment when suitable and explains how to treat contacts and the home. Itch may last for weeks even once the mites are dead. Treatment can involve permethrin cream or ivermectin tablets, plus treating contacts and washing bedding.
- Do not scratch, to avoid infection
- Avoid close contact until treated
- Treat everyone in the household at the same time
- Wash bedding, towels and clothing at a high temperature
Your Visit Step by Step
- Write to us, say how you feel and where you are in Istanbul Airport.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
- Any pharmacy in Istanbul Airport can dispense it; look for the red E sign.
Avoiding Scabies on Holiday
Avoid prolonged skin contact with anyone who has it, wash bedding and clothing at a high temperature after treatment and treat contacts together.
Dial 112 for any emergency in Turkey. This service does not handle life-threatening conditions or prescribe controlled drugs.
Common Questions About Scabies in Istanbul Airport
Can I Get Scabies Treatment in Istanbul Airport?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Istanbul Airport the same day.
When Should I See a Doctor in Person for Scabies?
Seek care for infected sores with pus or fever, a widespread crusted rash, scabies in a baby, or a weak immune system.
Can Children Be Assessed for Scabies Online?
Many children can be assessed by video. Infants and anyone who looks very unwell should be examined face to face.
Will I Receive a Prescription for Scabies?
If treatment is appropriate, yes. The doctor sends an e-prescription by WhatsApp or email that you show at any pharmacy in Istanbul Airport. Controlled substances cannot be prescribed online.
Is Scabies Common Among Visitors to Istanbul Airport?
Long days of walking and crowded transport in Istanbul Airport mean scabies is a frequent request from visitors.
Also Asked About in Istanbul Airport
References
- NHS. Scabies
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.