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Can you kill scabies in heat room? because if scabies are exposed to certain temp they will die
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No: Scabies are relatively heat resistant. You need topical medicine such as Permethrin cream 5% to whole body from neck down and repeat in 10 days. Its important to repeat it to catch the life-cycle of the bug. Clean all sheets and clothing in hot water.
Answered 12/11/2017
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