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Current treatments for scabies and pediculosis.
Skin Therapy Lett. 1999; 5(1):1-3.ST

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.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Elgart ML
The George Washington School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.

MeSH

AnimalsHumansInsecticidesIvermectinLice InfestationsMalathionPediculusPermethrinPyrethrinsScabiesScalp DermatosesSkin Absorption

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

10751840

Citation

Elgart, M L.. "Current Treatments for Scabies and Pediculosis." Skin Therapy Letter, vol. 5, no. 1, 1999, pp. 1-3.
Elgart ML. Current treatments for scabies and pediculosis. Skin Therapy Lett. 1999;5(1):1-3.
Elgart, M. L. (1999). Current treatments for scabies and pediculosis. Skin Therapy Letter, 5(1), 1-3.
Elgart ML. Current Treatments for Scabies and Pediculosis. Skin Therapy Lett. 1999;5(1):1-3. PubMed PMID: 10751840.
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