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Suggest Treatment For Scabies On Face And Scalp

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Posted on Fri, 30 May 2014
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Question : Eberything i read about scabies they say to put ointment fro neck down. How do you treat your face amd scalp for scabies then?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (43 minutes later)
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There are several cremas which can be used on head and scalp and most effective is considered to be Permethrin so ask your pharamcist about it. Other ointments can be also applied on scalp but eyes.nose and mouth should be avoided.
Wish you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Scabies On Face And Scalp

Brief Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM Detailed Answer: There are several cremas which can be used on head and scalp and most effective is considered to be Permethrin so ask your pharamcist about it. Other ointments can be also applied on scalp but eyes.nose and mouth should be avoided. Wish you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards