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Mom of a 6 yr 11 m old boy6 years ago

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#AskTheExpert can i apply permethrin cream for my 2 month old baby for scabies the doc prescribed it... Is it ok

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician6 years ago

A. hi,your baby is 2 months old now.if your baby has scabies you can surely apply it.there are not many serious side effects.just make sure that ointment doesn't come in contact with mouth or eyes

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