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Hlo doctor I have a scabies i also taking medicines but still its is not going i also using permethrin 5%. But nothing happening what should I do doctor

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We need to first confirm that is it scabies only And permethrin application should be correctly done plus family treatment to get rid of please consult online to understand in detail ...  Read More

How long does it take to get rid of scabies? Is it a serious kind of disease? Does scabies kills you?

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One month.. Medicine available for 100% cure .. Contact me for treatment ...  Read More

I have scabies incestation and i am already consulting a dermatologist for it. I just want to know that how to thay if there are some mites present in my matteress than spraying tea tree oil will help it or not? And does we have to spray tea tree oil raw or with carrier oil?

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Scabies mite survive outside body for 7 days and take feed from human skin. Do not use mattress for 7 days and all mite shall die. You can take help of pest control person too. ...  Read More

I have got scabies for 1 month now. What is the treatment to get rid of this? Any medicine? Please suggest

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Sir,what is the cause of scabies and how can I get rid of it please,please help sir please.

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Scabies is mite infestation. These are very tiny organisms which live on the skin. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. If not treated, ...  Read More

I have scabies tell me solution it's very itching Please tell any one tell cure for scabies

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I am suffering from scabies what should i do i am using lotion GBHC & tablet please give me some advice so that i cure my scabies

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I have scabies in my underarms and skin became black due to scabies ...and i have this problem most of time

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Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many skin diseases. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist in person to understand the problem and get it diagnosed. A proper treatment ...  Read More

I am suffering from scabies,i want right medicine name so that i can recover soon from it.I want help

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It is not advisable to prescribe without examining the patient. Kindly send photos using private chat for better understanding of the problem. Once diagnosis is made, then only we can prescribe some m ...  Read More

I have scabies(itching and pimples)................................................

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It can be treated easily. If you don't take treatment, it may spread to everyone in the household. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatm ...  Read More

Hi I am having itching and after consultation with the dermatologist she diagnosed as Scabies and prescribed Permethrin Cream 5% and advise to apply from neck to bottom and asked me to wash the cloths and bedsheets with the hot water the next day. I followed this but I am still having the issue. Moreover all of my family members having these issues

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Cotton bud plucked in my left ear and I got otomycosis ear wax and ear blocked I got treated and cured Till then I got tinnitus since 2 years How to get rid of this ? Please any ENT Consultant doctors

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Get pure tone audiometry rest done with ear examination ...  Read More

My brother had scabies last October, and I also had itching from it in January. First, my thighs itched a lot at night, then it itched under my chest as well. I applied my brother's lotion which he had brought from the hospital.Itching reduced due to this, after that I was diagnosed with stone in my gallbladder and I got its surgery done, there was

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Hi Based on your history, I can convey that in scabies, itching is usually worse at night and even after successful treatment, itching can sometimes continue for weeks due to post-scabies but active s ...  Read More

Please help me with the treatment of Nodular Scabies, scabies has been cured but just I rash left under my breast and due to intense itching it forms nodular scabies. It itches all the time. I Used momate F cream but it is not working now, please help if any medicine or lotion could work

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

My son had scabies treatment is going on one week done but still he have getting rashes and pimple like on his private part how many days it will cure totally.. permethrin and ivermectin suggested one week done 2 weeks more... is that enough... what else we should do... why it happened... from 2 to 3 weeks suffering from that...

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It will take some time for the scabies to come down.its important that you are taking the medication in a right way. ...  Read More

Me(20) my baby 5 months old suffering from scabies from few days. How can we cure doctor and which medicine for my baby i can use . More itching at night and small water blister and spreading

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First get a consultation with a pediatrician to check and confirm.im sure the doctor will recommend necessary treatment.child is too young to be treated without physical examination ...  Read More

Scabies have come over elbow portion of both hands & covered area almost 3 inches each side up & down to elbow since last one week

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My 5 Month Old daughter is facing problem of scabies As we have already Used Permethrin twice in 15 Days gaps but some part of her leg and face is still have Dr told us to apply permethrin to all family member so now We are cured but our Daughter still have so now what to do?

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Scabies is a hypersensitivity itch so even after mite dies itching takes time to go. Your dermatologist would have suggested anti inflammatory medicine to be applied on lesions. Continue applying that ...  Read More

How to get rid of from gaming betting addiction..Need to take any medice or wanted to consult dr..Need perfect treatment

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Hi.. medicines and behaviour therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

These days I am getting cuckold thoughts and getting attracted to them. How do I get rid of these thoughts and make my life happy with my partner. I am unable to have sex with her

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Stop watching porn... Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ...  Read More

Due to symptoms at night time like itching in my private areas, it shows red and colour also changed and under scrotum skin is peeling due to this very inflammation, I have searched in the internet based on my symptoms and found its scabies many health related websites recommended permithrin cream and enquire about medical outlets they also recomme

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Kindly consult online with pictures for proper assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

I attached my prescription for scabies treatment. Is it necessary to take ivermectin morning and night for five days. And how long should I use permethrin lotion. My doctor said use everyday for next five days. Please suggest me is that okay?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Can I use permethrin lotion daily for scabies treatment? I'm in early stage of non crusted scabies. My doctor advised to do so.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with scabies. And doctor gave me ivermectin 12, Cetirizine, doxycycline and permethrin cream for five days morning and night. Can I use ivermectin 12 morning and night for next five days?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I'm suffering from scabies for 3-4 years, I cured it, but it come again after 2-3 months I'm not getting permanent treatment after using permathin cream , ivermectin

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Have you thought about the fact that it is not scabies? It cannot persist for 4 years. Diagnosis needs to be checked ...  Read More

How to treat scabies in children? I can see that there are tiny multiple bumps on her hand and she is continuously itching.

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A photo with proper history would be needed to confirm Treatment can be given accordingly ...  Read More

Earlier I was suffering from scabies and than fungal infection which left scars on all over body . Pls suggest how can I fade scars . What ointment I should use for scars .

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with scabies on 2nd Jan, it was on both the breast area, used 5% permethrin cream neck to toe 3 times, every week apart as instructed by my doctor, because I am a breastfeed mother. Now since 3-4 days I am getting itchiness on my right stomach, it's itchy for the entire day, not very intense though. Not sure if I got reinfecte

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have 2 Months old puppy. He faced severe hair fall and itchiness when he's one Month old and we've taken to VET. Puppy lost most of the hair in the body and legs. Doctor told that is scabies and given some medications such as cephalexin, permathrin, might take few weeks to recover. I followed every medication but the condition is Not improving. I

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You can go for a skin scraping test to rule out if it is really a scabies infection or not. Then specific treatment can be followed ...  Read More

Hello recently on Monday I found that I am suffering from scabies and medicine I'm taking in Ivermectin once a week and Permethrin cream but still I'm having small pimples on hand and itching on back and hand... What to do can you help me out. I'm unable to sleep at night as it irritates and itches a lot..

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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