Is permethrin 5% cream effective for rosacea?
Permethrin 5% cream is a safe alternative for the topical treatment of papulopustular rosacea. Permethrin 5% cream is superior to metronidazole 0.75% gel and placebo in decreasing Demodex folliculorum, and is as effective as metronidazole 0.75% gel in treating erythema and papules.
Swenor
M Elizabeth
ME
Harrisburg Family Practice, Residency Program, PinnacleHealth Hospitals, Pa, USA. meswenor@pol.net
D000818:Animals; D000994:Antitrichomonal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000469:parasitology; D009824:Ointments; D026023:Permethrin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012393:Rosacea / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000469:parasitology; D012449:Safety
D000994:Antitrichomonal Agents; D007306:Insecticides; D009824:Ointments; D008795:Metronidazole; D026023:Permethrin