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I had scabies. i used permethrin and lindane. but now i feel they crawing in my body. is it normal?

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It's OK: Unfortunately, this is a very common psycho-logic reaction to your diagnosis. Many times when I have had a patient with severe scabies, i will itch for the next day or 2. It's only common nature to get a little "skeeved" out by knowing you had these little parasites in your skin.

Answered 4/12/2015

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