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Iwas treated for scabees by e.r twice in 6 weeks with premethrin sulfameth/trimethroprim 800/160 &prednisone i still have large red areas on both arms and both legs which wont go away &cream like hydro cordizone burn when applied and apper to get more red

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I : I would see a dermatologist for definitive diagnosis and possible treatment. They can perform a skin scraping to look for the mite. Read more about scabies and treatment options at the link below. I hope that helps!

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Iwas treated for scabees by e.r twice in 6 weeks with premethrin sulfameth/trimethroprim 800/160 &prednisone i still have large red areas on both arms and both legs which wont go away &cream like hydro cordizone burn when applied and apper to get more red

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Dr. James Seward answered

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