title: Current treatments for scabies and pediculosis.
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.affiliation: The George Washington School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Elgart
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008294:Malathion / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010374:Pediculus / Q000187:drug effects; D026023:Permethrin; D011722:Pyrethrins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012532:Scabies / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D012869:Skin Absorption
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D011722:Pyrethrins; D026023:Permethrin; D007559:Ivermectin; D008294:Malathion