A member asked:

Is it possible for more bumps to appear 2 days after permethrin treatment? i read that it's suppose to kill all the scabies mites but i have new bumps

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Scabies symptoms: The symptoms of scabies -- itchy red bumps -- are not due to live mites, but the body's allergic reaction to the mites, their egg, etc. It takes a while for these to be absorbed and the immune reaction to stop. Therefore, itching and new bumps commmonly continue for several days after treatment. Hang in there; it will clear up! If it takes more than 10 days or so, contact your doctor.

Answered 7/23/2018

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