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Is there a number one doctor-recommended solution on skin infections caused by scabies?

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Topical medication: Treatment requires a prescription, typically of a topical medication such as: permethrins, crotamiton, or lindane . As second line therapy Ivermectin is effective but is "off label" ( ie. Not an fda approved indication). Space limitations can't do justice to this topic- go to the cdc website for the best answer-http://www.Cdc.Gov/parasites//scabies/.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Is there a number one doctor-recommended solution on skin infections caused by scabies?

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