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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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Detail history is required to confirm the diagnosis of scabies. Also which medicines have you taken, how have you applied permethrin cream, family members treated or not, beddings were changed or not..
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consult a dermatologist with details for treatment
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It's Fungus infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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Dr. Aruna Chintaginjala
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Guntur
Which other medications apart from permethrin u r using?.. what was the method of application of permethrin?.. all these r very imp for cure.pls do online consultation for details.
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Dr. Khushboo Arora
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Noida
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
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