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*'''[[Permethrin]]''' 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref> | *'''[[Permethrin]]''' 5% cream for all family members<ref>Strong M. Johnstone P. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(3):CD000320</ref> | ||
Revisión del 21:01 28 oct 2019
Adults
- Permethrin 5% cream for all family members[1]
- Apply from neck down
- Leave on for 8-12hr before washing off
- Has 95-98% success rate, may reapply in 1-2wks if incomplete effect
- Ivermectin 200 mcg/kg may be necessary for severe infection
- Also viable option in adolescent or adult with insecure social situation
- Success rate 70%, increases if give repeat dose 2wks after
- Contraindicated in lactating women and children < 15kg
Infants
- Permethrin 5% is FDA approved for > 2 months of age although still recommended for neonatal scabies[2]
- May require application head to toe (avoid mucus membranes)
- Leave on for 8-12 hours, then wash off
Avoid
- Lindane - effective treatment but associated with potential for toxic manifestations (seizures, neurotoxicity)
- Reserved for refractory cases