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Is it typical to get new bumps after using permethrin?
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Yes: Because its used to tx mite infection, the infection may recur so you may get new bumps and need to restart tx.
Answered 1/5/2019
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I applied the permethrin 5% Cream Monday Night (its friday night) i still have bumps and some of them seem to have some kind of fluid inside? Normal?
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