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Crotamiton is treatment for scabies?
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Yes: Crotamiton (eurax) is a scabicide which can be used to treat scabies. It is available only be prescription from a health care worker.
Answered 1/11/2015
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Scabies Treatments: Med prescribed by health care provider are usually needed to treat scabies. Creams include: Permethrin 5%, benzyl benzoate, sulfur in petrolatum, & crotamiton.
Answered 9/24/2014
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