A member asked:

My son has scabies. now i'm itchy. i'm 12weeks pregnant. is it safe to use his permethrin cream?

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Yes: The topical use of this medication to treat your scabies is considered safe in pregnancy. It is listed as a category "b" drug, meaning that all current data show no harm to a developing fetus when used as directed.

Answered 1/21/2019

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