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Hi, i'm a 24 year old male. I've been diagnosed with scabies. I have been prescribed with permethrin 5% cream. The doc said to apply on the whole body. But I forgot to ask whether the cream can be applied under the foreskin i.e. Whether it can be applied on the exposed shaft, head and the head of the penis after pulling the foreskin back (i'm uncircumcised).
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You have to apply cream on the entire body except face.
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Scabies is highly contagious and it is recommended that other family members/close contacts are also treated at the same time. Additionally, all clothes, bedding and towel should be washed with�hot water. Sometimes you have to take oral medication too.
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No need, For detailed information, do direct online consultation.
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