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Can use permethrin twice in three days?
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Yes, but: It may be unnecessary. If using it for scabies, it does usually kill the mites with the first application.However, the itching and irritation are caused by a body response to the debris left in the tunnels created by the mites.This irritation will take weeks to calm down after the mites are dead.
Answered 10/23/2018
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