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Me, my wife, and my 5 year old have scabies. last out of town 6 weeks ago. where could we have gotten them? can we treat our 5 yr old w/the cream?
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Scabies : Yes you can use permethrine on your 5 year old, make sure you cover the entire body from the neck down. You can repeat the treatment after one weak. Good luck.
Answered 10/8/2015
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