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Does salt in hot water bath kill scabies?

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No

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 11/18/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Salt in water is not expected to work against scabies. Best would be to have your doc examine your skin lesions and come up with a proper plan based on diagnosis.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2022

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