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Why do i still feel itchiness (for some seconds, sometimes quite harsh, nearly every night) after treating pinworms with vermox 2 (22) times, and following strict hygiene? is it normal? last vermox was 1 week ago, have not seen any worms in my poo?
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Itching which is caused by a reaction to the glue secreted when eggs are laid may persist for several day after treatment ( ~a week) You are around that time. Total clearance can take up to 3 weeks after Vermox. Also make sure your nails are short so they will not harbor worms. If itching persists 3-5 days get retested, may be recurrent worms or reaction https://www.drugs.com/vermox.htm
Answered 8/28/2023
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