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A member asked:

Does permethin cream clear bumps from scabies on the penis?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Make certain that you apply it under the foreskin as well. Permethrin is more effective than topical lindane and less toxic. It is equal in effectiveness to oral ivermectin taken 2 weeks apart. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 8/17/2015

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Can we apply aloe Vera gel on scabies infected areas?is this help scabies bumps to heal.I had already applied permethrin cream before one week.

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I used to have Scabies but now i think its all gone cuz I dont feel itchy again but my penis cap has this red bump or should I call it rash on it , it doesnt make me scratch but I have been using visita plus cream for 2 weeks nw but the bump is dr?

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Diagnosed with scabies did permethrin a month ago cleared up somewhat no rash after did it two days ago as advised now head 2 toe in little red bumps?

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Should i contact a doctor? I was treated 8 days ago for scabies with permethrin 5% cream, the day after the treatment i developed a clear fluid filled blister that popped and turned into a scab. I didn't think much of this since i work in the food industr

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A member asked:

Had scabies for about 2 month I've taken the permethrin treatment twice? but the red nodules on my penis havent fully gone away how long does it take?

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