Current treatments for scabies and pediculosis
Fri, 2007-02-02 15:01 — Vince Smith
| Title | Current treatments for scabies and pediculosis |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1999 |
| Authors | Elgart, ML |
| Journal | Skin Therapy Letters |
| Volume | 5 |
| Pages | 1-3 |
| Accession Number | 45039 |
| Keywords | Animals; Humans ; insecticide ; Ivermectin/administration & dosage/therapeutic use ; Lice Infestations/drug therapy ; malathion ; Pediculus ; Permethrin ; Pyrethrum ; scabies ; scalp dermatoses ; Skin Absorption |
| Abstract | Scabies and lice have afflicted man since ancient times. Permethrin is generally the treatment of choice for head lice and scabies, because of its residual effect. Toxicity and absorption are minimal. Ivermectin should be reserved for cases where permethrin fails. |
