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How to use permite?
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Permite: Permite cream (permethrin) is a topical medication designed to treat patients with scabies or crab lice. It works by paralyzing and killing any mites and their eggs after absorption from the skin. Check with your doctor to determine how they want you to use this.
Answered 11/11/2013
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