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What Are The Remedies For Scabies?
I ve been told the only way to get rid of scabies is through a doctor prescription. So does this mean everyone used to have scabies before doctor prescribed treatments existed. I mean haven t scabies been around longer before synthetic made topical ointments?
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
Various medications are available in market for treatment of scabies like permerthrin 5% cream, ivermectin, benzyl benzoate etc. But the only thing is the disease should be confirmed by a doctor and proper drug and dosage is decided individually. That us why doctor's prescription is advisable.
I hope it helps.
If you have further query, you may ask me.
Welcome to HCM.
Various medications are available in market for treatment of scabies like permerthrin 5% cream, ivermectin, benzyl benzoate etc. But the only thing is the disease should be confirmed by a doctor and proper drug and dosage is decided individually. That us why doctor's prescription is advisable.
I hope it helps.
If you have further query, you may ask me.
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