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If i improve hygiene is improved can scabies be prevented?
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Yes, that may help: Since scabies mites have to get from one infected person onto another person, and then burrow into the new person's skin, improved hygiene can help stop the transmission. For example, a person can wash his clothes and take a thorough shower after playing with others. That way, scabies mites can be washed away before they have a chance to burrow into the person's skin.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Not necessarily : Hygiene will not stop it . If you are exposed to someone who has it then you could get it.
Answered 10/3/2016
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