A female asked:
i was diagnosed to have bed bug by my gp, and was gave kwellada-p (permethethrine 5%). i applied trice, but bumps and rash still appears. is it scabie?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Sire answered
Dermatology 54 years experience
Hard to tell: If the rash is persisting you shoud see a dermatologist. Your skin should be examined and scrapped to check for mites. The Permethrin is a treatment for scabies but not bed bugs.
5244 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Derm Eval.: Some bedbugs are resistant to permethrin.
4916 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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