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How long will it take for the pimple like rash to go way after using the premethrin treatment?

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Infestation : Premethrin is the treatment for either scabies or lice ... If the diagnosis is correct , then premethrin will clear the associated rash in about 2 weeks.

Answered 11/12/2013

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