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Can I undergo laser hair removal if I had scabies?

remi.DJul 2, 2017
I applied the premetherin 5% 2 days ago and now that i'm not contagious can I go for my laser hair removal appointment? Also is there a way for me to get rid of the small 'pimples' that i have on my skin from scabies?

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