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I am suffering from scabies .  My doctor have advised me to apply a complete bottle of MITERID  (Permethrin lotion 5% w/w)  through out the body and I have applied it through out my body and have a 1/2 bottle  Can I once again apply the remaining lotion left, after my 10 hours of first application.
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Apply again 10 days after the night of previous application. If you apply it frequently it can induce an allergic contact dermatitis you do irritation hence do not applied more frequently than what I have advised. Hope this is helpful.
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