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What to do if i have scabies on my back and on my hands. which soap should i use to get rid of him?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Scabies: Over the counter soaps will not be effective against scabies, you need to follow with a doctor for a prescription medication.

Answered 4/2/2015

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Does my skin "hold" more soap? Whether antibacterial / not, 200 times of thorough scrubbing hands w/ water won't get rid of it. Always can see residue

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Then now the remaining soap that i didnt wash from my hands dont lead to wrinkles ? And i have to wash my hand in normal way and dont take too much time to get rid of the remaining soap even if it is not rinsed well right ?

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Then now the remaining soap that i didnt wash from my hands dont lead to wrinkles ? And i have to wash my hand in normal way and dont take too much time to get rid of the remaining soap even if it is not rinsed well right ? And thank u alot !

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And i have to wash my hand in normal way and dont take too much time to get rid of the remaining soap even if it is not rinsed well right ?

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A member asked:

To kill virus on hand which soap better? AntiBacterial or Normal handsoap? Is AntiBacterial better since it specialized to get rid germs better? Im confused since i read on internet, any kind of soap doesnt matter.

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