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Reviewer: CrazyLady, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This cream is not making the scabies go away. I am 3 days into treatment and have little or no relief of itching.
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Reviewer: OnyxMom, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have been suffering from scabies for almost a year now. I have done the creme 6 times and still no relief. My knees and elbows are all scarred up because of the scratching. There's gotta be a better medication for this. It's driving me crazy.
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Reviewer: coffee, 55-64 Female
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easy to use, results unknown
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Reviewer: Scaredmom, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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My 13yr.old was diagnosed on Tuesday as the doctor looked at her legs with otoscope/microscope. On thursday i was back with my `8 yr. old. We all have been treated with permethrin. still very itch. I have just ordered a product I found on web. The reviewers seem to have had very good luck with this product. After reading these reviews my opinion of modern medicine is re-enforced. Doctors don't hav
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had kids that i used it on.1 out of the 3's skin got red very fast so make sure you dont break out.
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