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My mom has carpet beetle nite marks all over her lower legs (i'd say around 25-30) on each leg. she has intensive scratching. what treatment is good?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sounds like: your Mom needs a visit to a Dermatologist! I am uncertain that this bug can cause SCABIES like rash but if so both local and sometimes systemic treatment is necessary! For TEMPORARY helps try DERMA-MEDICONE CREAM Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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