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Elimite
Elimite is a topical anti-parasite agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you develop new bites after using elimite (permethrin)?
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A 31-year old male asked:
I used elimite but it didn't stop the crawling and itchy feeling?
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A 45-year old asked:
Should i be getting new bumps after elimite (permethrin) use?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is there an over-the-counter equivalent to elimite or acticin (permethrin)?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is the over-the-counter equivalent to stuff like elimite or acticin (permethrin)?
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A female asked:
My dermatologist wants me to use the elimite cream on myself and my son again even though we just treated on Wednesday night. is this safe?
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A 40-year old asked:
How long does it take for scabies to go away after the elimite (permethrin)?
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A 43-year old asked:
If I use the elimite (permethrin) cream on my child, how long before she is no longer contagious?
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A 50-year old asked:
After using elimite (permethrin) how long before scabies goes away? How do you know if new ones will form?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Hello, i was diagnosed with scabies a few days ago..I would like to know if after the first application of the elimite (permethrin) if i can be around people?
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A female asked:
Have went to dr for bed bugs she said i had a bad allergic reactio and they laid eggs under my skin itch awfully about one hundred bumps dr gave me vistoril and elimite said the elimite should help in twelve hours no relief still three days later can't sl
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A male asked:
Why do I keep getting new red bumps on my penis even after two elimite (permethrin) treatments seven days apart?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can you use permethrin more than twice?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can use permethrin twice in three days?
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A 40-year old asked:
What happens if I overdose on permethrin?
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A 38-year old asked:
What is the typical dosage of permethrin?
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A 20-year old female asked:
How many times can I use permethrin in a week ?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long does permethrin stay active in your system?
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A 33-year old asked:
How long does it take for permethrin take to start working?
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A male asked:
Because I need to know if taking permethrin 2 days in a row is safe?
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A 43-year old asked:
Dangers of using permethrin cream repeatedly?
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A 32-year old asked:
How effective is nix (permethrin)?
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A 35-year old male asked:
Can i buy permethrin over the counter?
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A 45-year old asked:
Permethrin cream, how often do I apply?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is permethrin cream usually used for?
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A 38-year old asked:
Will acticin (permethrin) work on my rosacea?
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A 44-year old asked:
What to do if I overdose on permethrin lotion?
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A 31-year old asked:
How do you apply permethrin for mosquito repellant?
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A 22-year old female asked:
How often i can repeat the application of permethrin?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it typical to get new bumps after using permethrin?
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