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Fnished using permethrin cream for the 2nd time for scabies. still have a crawling sensation on arms. normal? or possible failed treatment?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Scabies. : Assuming that you've waited long enough, this could be either persistence of infection or residual inflammation. To know for sure, you'd really need to see a Dermatologist at this point.

Answered 12/17/2020

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A member asked:

Fnished using permethrin cream for the 2nd time for scabies. still have a crawling sensation on arms. normal? or possible failed treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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