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Hello doctor, I have got scabies for the last 2 months n I am taking medical also. But still it dint get cured. Hw much time it would take to cure tottaly ans some quick remedies. Plz
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If scabies is properly treated along with the contact members then it takes 3 weeks to clear off. Itching might take 2 weeks more to settle down. Hope this helps.
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