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Diagnosed with scabies and did premethrin 2x. now 3 days after 2nd treatment, i'm still getting scab sores. do i still have scabies?
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Scabies: It sure sounds like it. If you used over the counter Permethrin then you made a mistake. Most scabies do not resolve with the over the counter product now. If you used the prescription version of Permethrin then it is time to take the oral medication. Your physician can sort this out for you.
Answered 5/19/2017
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