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Does sunlight kills scabies mites?
I mean keeping the clothes/bedding for a day in sunlight is enough to kill scabies mites?
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Yes... For detailed information do direct online consultation
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This is not how you treat scabies as the kite lives on the body and not on the clothes. You will spread scabies to the entire house and also all people you come in contact with. Donot delay the treatment. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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