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Can You Take Permethrin Cream For Treatment Of Pityriasis Rosea ?
can you use Permethrin cream for treatment of pityriasis rosea ?
Wed, 2 Mar 2011
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You cannot use Permethrin cream for treatment of pityriasis rosea.
Permethrin cream is used for the treatment of Scabies.
You cannot use Permethrin cream for treatment of pityriasis rosea.
Permethrin cream is used for the treatment of Scabies.
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Dear Taisa, Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
Pityriasis rosea is a self-limiting skin disease-- for itching one can use an antihistamine & coconut oil. Some dermatologists prescribe Erythromycin also. As my colleague (Dr Shah) states, permethrin is used for scabies, head lice like infestations.
Pityriasis rosea is a self-limiting skin disease-- for itching one can use an antihistamine & coconut oil. Some dermatologists prescribe Erythromycin also. As my colleague (Dr Shah) states, permethrin is used for scabies, head lice like infestations.
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