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Scabies: Scabies is an infestation that affects the skin, and is caused by a mite. Family members and sexual partners should be treated at the same time with Elimite, (permethrin) prescription medication. See your PCP for more information.
Answered 8/17/2014
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Scabies: Scabies is an extremely itchy skin disorder that can be passed from one person to another. It is caused by an infestation with a parasite - the scabies mite. The mite lives on the skin and burrows into it. Scabies is spread to others through close skin-to-skin contact. It is easily treated with an insecticide lotion applied to the skin. Two applications of treatment are needed, one week apart.
Answered 1/4/2017
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