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I have recently been diagnosed of having scabies. i used one application of permetherin 5% cream. will it cause cancer?
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No: There are no reported cases of malignancy directly ascribed to use of permethrin. For the most complete treatment of lice or scabies and to prevent reinfection, you must treat your environment (clothing, bedding, pillows, furniture, hats, hair brushes and accessories, etc) at the same time you treat your body read more at http://www.Drugs.Com/mtm/permethrin-topical.Html#pz4tda8vohk8vtot.99.
Answered 1/10/2018
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