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how does the body get rid of the dead mites from scabies?
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Dr. Cynthia Lu answered
16 years experience General Practice
Elimite (permethrin): Permethrin cream.
Shower and wash your clothes and linen in hot water.
Answered on Nov 27, 2016
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