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Does a scabies rash get worse after treatment before it gets better? and does epsom salt baths help to kill the scabies?
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Should not: After treatment the rash should not flare. The best treatments are Permethrin 5% cream and / or oral Ivermectin depending on the severity of the case.
Answered 6/1/2018
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