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Will scabies ever go away ?
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Scabies treatment: Scabies can be effectively treated with medicated lotions (ex. Premethrin) and sometimes a pill (invermectin). However, the mite can live in bedding and clothing. Therefore, it is important to wash and launder all of you linens in hot watet after you scabies treatment to prevent re-infestation. As well treatment often needs to be repeated weekly for 2-3 weeks.
Answered 9/28/2016
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