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Of i rub down the spots with scabies with alcohol and peroxide, will it help get rid of them?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get a real Rx: Your physician can give you something that will actually kill the mites. Your pharmacist may have an idea also. Please don't fool around trying to treat yourself.

Answered 6/1/2014

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A member asked:

Of i rub down the spots with scabies with alcohol and peroxide, will it help get rid of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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