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A member asked:

I have scabies. i applied lyclear and forgot to reapply one week later. i have reapplied 13 days later. do i need to reapply again in 7 days?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Scabies: No, I don’t think you do need to do that. Just watch for recurrence. Chances are you are fine though!

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2018

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