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I was diagnosed with scabies a month ago. i was treated on the end of december. 2 weeks later, i was in contact w/ my bf. will he need to be treated?

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Maybe: Did you get treated once or twice? We usually recommend 2 applications of the cream, one week apart. If you were only treated once, i suggest he gets treated it too, and you should have 2 consecutive treatments, one week apart if new skin lesions appear.

Answered 9/28/2016

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