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1The George Washington School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
Skin Therapy Letter
|April 7, 2000
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.