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Can i use cortisone 10 on top of permethrin cream to treat scabies,for the itch?
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Yes: yes, you can. Hydrocortisone, calamine lotion or topical Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help with the intense itch associated with scabies.
Answered 10/12/2020
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Iwas treated for scabees by e.R twice in 6 weeks with premethrin sulfameth/trimethroprim 800/160 &prednisone i still have large red areas on both arms and both legs which wont go away &cream like hydro cordizone burn when applied and apper to get more red
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I was treated for scabies 1 1/2 yrs ago with 2 treatments of permethrin 5 % . I have chronic itching starting about the same time. Are they related?
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Applied permethrin 2 times week apart for scabies. Treated whole family and cleaned everything with hot water. after 2 weeks got 3 new red bumps and itchy. Still scabies infested or post scabies itching?
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