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How Can Scabies Be Treated?

I went to a doc in a box today and got diagnosed with scabies. The NP was a bit unsure wanted to treat because I had a work related exposure. The exposure wasn t direct contact. Should I proceed to use the cream and get my other household members treated?
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
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Yes, if it looks like you have scabies then you and household contacts should be treated. You should also wash all linens in hot water.
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How Can Scabies Be Treated?

Hello, Yes, if it looks like you have scabies then you and household contacts should be treated. You should also wash all linens in hot water. Regards