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Small Bites On Hands. Applying Permethrin Cream, Not Much Improvement. Scabies Infection?

I have these small mite bites on my hands, and arms. I went to the doctor and she said it might be Scabbies, but she wasn t sure because the bites weren t in an s or diagnol way. She gave me Permethrin cream. I ve been using it for three days now, and i don t know if its working or not. I m just wondering if it works quickley, or I m just anxious to get rid of it. YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 28 Jul 2012
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Hello patient
Want to answer you
That it works slowly and you to take
Bath first then apply on body parts except
Face and you have to also apply to other family members
Actually it takes days
Take care
Best ragards
Dr muhammad akbar
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Small Bites On Hands. Applying Permethrin Cream, Not Much Improvement. Scabies Infection?

Hello patient Want to answer you That it works slowly and you to take Bath first then apply on body parts except Face and you have to also apply to other family members Actually it takes days Take care Best ragards Dr muhammad akbar