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Hi can covarex cream and temoderm soap be effective in treating scabies, also what is the best way to treat scabies fast?

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Nope: Covarex is an anti-fungal cream. Scabies is a mite not a fungus. Treatment can consist of several different medications- some over the counter: https://www.emedicinehealth.com/scabies/page6_em.htm#what_are_scabies_treatment_options

Answered 8/3/2020

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