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There is an outbreak of scabies at my work.i am pregnant and they won't give me treatment for it.what should i do?

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See a Dermatologist: There are alternatives to traditional scabies tx such as topical sulfur and depending on where you are in your pregnancy , you may be able to try other topical treatments.

Answered 9/6/2013

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