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How do you treat scabies and what causes it?
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Skin mites: Skin mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) burrow under the skin and cause an inflammatory reaction. Treatment is by prescription and should be done promptly; it can spread to other people. Look at http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/ for more information.
Answered 9/27/2015
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