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Treatment of 18 children with scabies or cutaneous larva migrans using ivermectin

M del Mar Sáez-De-Ocariz1, C Durán McKinster, L Orozco-Covarrubias

  • 1Department of Dermatology, National Institute of Pediatrics, Insurgentes Sur 3700 C, Mexico City 04530, Mexico.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
|July 26, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Ivermectin effectively treats scabies and cutaneous larva migrans in children, even those with complex conditions. This study found it safe and well-tolerated, offering a valuable alternative for pediatric parasitic skin infections.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Ivermectin is used for filarial diseases, scabies, and larva migrans.
  • Safety concerns exist for ivermectin use in children under 5 or weighing less than 15 kg.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ivermectin for treating scabies and cutaneous larva migrans in children.
  • To assess ivermectin's effectiveness in pediatric patients with complex medical histories.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 18 children (14 months to 17 years) treated with ivermectin.
  • Included patients with crusted scabies, common scabies, and cutaneous larva migrans.
  • Dosage and adverse effects were monitored.

Main Results:

  • Successful treatment in all 18 pediatric patients.
  • 15 patients cured with a single dose; 3 with crusted scabies required a second dose.
  • No significant adverse effects were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Ivermectin is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric cutaneous parasitosis.
  • It provides a valuable alternative for treating scabies and cutaneous larva migrans in children.
  • Further research may support broader use in pediatric populations.

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