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Can the ingredient phenylephrine that's found in hemmorhoidal creme be effective against scabies?

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Dr. Arthur Balin answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Scabies: No. Phenlyephrine is used for its vasoconstrictor properties to decrease inflammation. You will need a scabicide to get rid of scabies. See your dermatologist if you don't know for sure what you have.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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