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Can you tell me if i could take a bath in boric acid to kill scabies?
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To kill scabies OR: To kill yourself? Boric acid is a skin irritant ; inhalation can be lethal. Boric acid can be used very sparingly on carpet or furniture as a home remedy but not on yourself. If there is significant dust you could inhale it. So the answer is: no, no ; no!
Answered 8/5/2018
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