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I have suffered scabies for 12 days, after 2 treatments the itchy is getting controlled but i feel a bit fever, skin is hot, sensitive. is this normal?

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Scabies: Get it checked by your physician to make sure there is no secondary bacterial infection

Answered 6/14/2015

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A member asked:

I have suffered scabies for 12 days, after 2 treatments the itchy is getting controlled but i feel a bit fever, skin is hot, sensitive. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered

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