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What are the home remedies to curr scabies?The doctor I met nearby suggested it as fungal infection and told to get an injection?I m in dilemma
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Scabies can be treated easily. Scabies and fungal infection is different. So first get the diagnosis right. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.
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