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Had scabies 3 months ago, was treated and it cleared up. started getting itching spots again, used premethrin again and still getting itchy spots?

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Dr. Tara Passow answered

Could be other: It could be something else or it could be scabies again. If you're exposed to a person who hasn't been treated or cleared, it's possible to get scabies again.

Dr Chuang agreed

Answered 5/19/2018

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A member asked:

Had scabies 3 months ago, was treated and it cleared up. started getting itching spots again, used premethrin again and still getting itchy spots?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tara Passow answered

Dr Chuang agreed

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