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70% body covered in staph, on course of tetracycline for 6wks. i don't care for that type of antibiotic. is there home remedies to care for the itch?

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Try : Try lukewarm bleach bath for 10 minutes. 1/2 cup in full tub of water. Do 2 to 3 times a week.

Answered 3/26/2013

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