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What to do for scabies
What to do if I get scabies? In the starting stages?.is the oinment, permethrin cream enough for the treatment in the early stages?
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Usually it is sufficient in scabies. But diagnosis need to be confirmed.
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please put pictures of the affected area in private consult with me because scabies needs treatment for all contact
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Don't worry...... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
It needs to be applied properly, need sometime oral meds, partner and family need to treated too. Consult online for further management
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Scabies needs a detailed treatment regimen. See a qualified dermatologist near you or consult online. Warm regards Dr. Govind Suresh Mittal, Therapeia skin hair and ENT centre, Bengaluru.
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Dr. M Hima Vinuthna
Cosmetologist
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Yes but u sometimes need oral antiparasitic drugs and anti histamines to get fully treated. Consult me through online consultation for further treatment
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