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Using permethrin 5% lotion now & washing bed sheets, will they get infested again tonight? do i have to wash them again tomorrow?
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Unlikely a problem: The Permethrin will kill the mites rather quickly and treated individuals are not considered contagious after 8 hours. The skin disruption may take weeks to fade because that takes more time. I would not worry about reinfection from your sheets.
Answered 7/2/2017
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Wash tomorrow: Just wash the sheets tomorrow, before you go to bed again.
Answered 7/2/2017
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