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Suggest Treatment For Scabies
For four years I have had a skin condition. Small pimple-like eruptions here, there and everywhere, even on scalp. They then turn into scabs and when I pick them off, they have a tiny black center. They itch terribly. I was treated for scabies twice and it did not help. I have tried things off of the internet for scabies like tea tree oil, etc, to no avail. My husband sleeps in the same bed with me and has not caught this and no one else I know has caught it. I do feel like something is crawling on me sometimes. I need help terribly. I was looking to see if I could find a top-knotch dermatologist to go and be evaluated.
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hi there.
1. check your thyroid status and diabetic profile.
2. you can try any brand permethrin 5% cream or lotion, apply it from neck to toe single application, overnight and leave it for 12 hours then rinse off with any permethrin 1% soap.
3. wash all day to day use clothes along with pillow covers and bed sheets.
4. if any pets, get them examined by a veterinary doc.
5. even dry skin may manifest your symptoms,so start using any brand glycerine lotion, twice daily after bath as maintenance.
this may help you.
1. check your thyroid status and diabetic profile.
2. you can try any brand permethrin 5% cream or lotion, apply it from neck to toe single application, overnight and leave it for 12 hours then rinse off with any permethrin 1% soap.
3. wash all day to day use clothes along with pillow covers and bed sheets.
4. if any pets, get them examined by a veterinary doc.
5. even dry skin may manifest your symptoms,so start using any brand glycerine lotion, twice daily after bath as maintenance.
this may help you.
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