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What can you apply topically to kill scabies? along with the cream already prescribed to have on for 8 hours?

Q: what can you apply topically to kill scabies? along with the cream already prescribed to have on for 8 hours?

: If you were prescribed permethrin and used as directed all the mites that cause scabies will be dead. However, the skin will take a week or two to clear. If your skin itches you can use moisturizing lotions or other over the counter anti itch treatments. But, remember, all the mites are dead and gone.

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If you were prescribed permethrin and used as directed all the mites that cause scabies will be dead. However, the skin will take a week or two to clear. If your skin itches you can use moisturizing lotions or other over the counter anti itch treatments. But, remember, all the mites are dead and gone.

Answered 5/1/2021

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What can you apply topically to kill scabies? along with the cream already prescribed to have on for 8 hours?

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