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I have been using scabies cream for 1 week now but it's only getting worse i have been applying 5% permethrin cream every day please help.
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Drug reaction: Eczema may be exacerbated by permethrin cream. Stop cream , submerse your whole body in Water for 20 min, wash all your linens, clothing, try over the counter allergy medication, and a antihistamine at bed time, if this does not work you need to see your Dr.
Answered 6/30/2018
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Scabies: Confirm the diagnosis and take the medication as prescribed. You should use it once and then potentially repeat it once in 2 weeks. Daily will irritate your skin. Follow up and be clear about your treatment.
Answered 5/21/2019
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