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My 5 months baby is having scabies. He has scabies rash n face and scale tooo too. Can I apply permethrin on his face and scalp?
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Yes you apply.
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Tlthere is no facial involvement in scabies donot apply permethrin on face consult a paediatrician.
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No, below the neck only. But you can apply little bit behind the ear.
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No. How you diagnosed it. For accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos.
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