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I got scabies and my dermatologist suggested me to use permethrin 5% and provided me some oral medicines. But after using the cream the itchy reduced but I can see the red bumps coming. Why?
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Good morning. Scabies treatment involves 2 treatment courses of cream/medication usually separated by a week. It must be applied correctly as prescribed and simultaneously among all members living together along with other general measures regarding cleaning/isolation of clothing and surroundings. Treatment outcome is assessed only after the 2nd cycle by the treating dermatologist.
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