Lindane cream and sulfur ointment are both effective in treating scabies, with Lindane cream being slightly more effective and sulfur ointment being safer. And the effect varies from person to person due to the difference of individual’s physique. 1. Lindane cream is a kind of antibody ectoparasitic medicine, the main ingredient is Lindane, which can be used to kill scabies, lice, nits and eggs through direct contact with lice and scabies, entering the blood and body cavity through the body wall, causing paralysis of the nervous system, and mainly used for the treatment of scabies and pubic lice disease. After using this product, patients may experience local irritation, a few patients may experience urticaria, and occasionally patients may experience dizziness. If the product is used in large quantities for a long period of time, it will have greater toxicity to the central nervous system, leading to seizures and so on. Patients who are allergic to this product, patients with a history of epilepsy are prohibited from using this product, infants and young children under the age of four are prohibited, children over the age of four should reduce the amount of use, the elderly should be used with caution. 2. Sulfur ointment, the main component of which is sulfur, has a killing effect on scabies, fungi and bacteria, and can also get rid of grease, dissolve keratin, soften the epidermis, and is mainly used for the treatment of scabies, acne, ringworm, rosacea, chronic eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and simple furfuraceous rash. Occasionally, patients experience itching, irritation and burning sensation of the skin after using this product. Allergic to this product is prohibited, allergic patients should be used with caution, this product should not be used with other topical drugs, children need to follow the doctor’s instructions. It is recommended that the patient’s physical discomfort to the regular hospital in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment.