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I have been dealing with scabies since end of nov., been in er for 52 hrs on gurney in hallway. still no ivermectin, allergic to mites, and lotion.
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See a dermatologist: It is time for you to consult a dermatologist instead of going to the ER. ER doctors are intended to treat emergency and not a dermatologic issue - and your problem may not be from scabies at all.
Answered 4/17/2019
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