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Good night what home remedy can i use to get rid of scabies for baby that might be affected?
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NONE!!!: Permethrin is safe and must be used correctly on all exposed people at the same time, including all who live with the index case, even if they have no itch. From the time of initial infestation to the onset of itching can be 2 months.
Answered 7/2/2017
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