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How do you manage recurrent scabies in both a patient and their partner when standard therapy fails?

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Dermatology · University Hospitals

I would recommend 2 weekly treatments with oral ivermectin and topical permethrin.

It is also very important to discuss control of fomite exposure as well as possible occult sources e.g., relatives and close friends.

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