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A member asked:

If a rash responds, short term, to permethrin, then the rash is definitely caused by scabies. true or false?

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True: Permethrin will not treat allergic conditions or other dermatitis.

Answered 9/28/2016

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I've taken scabies treatment 2 times. first permethrin then pills and in some areas the rash has died but in some it's still there and the itch still there. My skin looks dry as well and the rash seems2 spread to all areas of my body even after 2trea?

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Diagnosed with scabies did permethrin a month ago cleared up somewhat no rash after did it two days ago as advised now head 2 toe in little red bumps?

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I was diagnosed scabies for rash excessive itching permethrin used 2 60 gram tubes, sulfa soap,steroids, hydroxylene, still itching night mostly torso,back also back vibrates in evening too ,going on 3months, 2 others in house not itching?

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I have been treated for Scabbies With Ivermectin and permethrin. It seemed to have gotten rid of them but i still have Itching .My scalp a itches like crazy with no rash No real rash ,looks like Hives and occasional clear blister . Is this norm?

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Concerned about cancer from use of permethrin cream 5%. Please advise how high of cancer risk this causes. Used for possible scabies infestation.

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