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Scabies therapy--1993

M Orkin1, H I Maibach

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Robbinsdale.

Seminars in Dermatology
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
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Permethrin offers a safe and effective scabicide for common and severe scabies. Special populations like those with HIV/AIDS may need repeated or varied treatments due to potential resistance to older agents like lindane.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Scabies management presents challenges, particularly for severe forms like crusted scabies.
  • Traditional treatments may face issues such as resistance, necessitating alternative therapeutic options.
  • Permethrin is introduced as a valuable addition to the scabicide armamentarium.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate permethrin as a scabicide for typical and special forms of scabies.
  • To provide detailed management strategies for scabies, including patient education.
  • To address the complexities of managing difficult scabies cases, such as those in immunocompromised individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of therapeutic options for scabies, focusing on permethrin's efficacy and safety.

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  • Inclusion of specific management suggestions and patient instruction sheets.
  • Discussion of treatment protocols for crusted scabies and scabies in human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Permethrin demonstrates low toxicity and expands therapeutic choices for various scabies presentations.
    • Detailed management guidelines and patient information are provided to aid in treatment.
    • Crusted scabies and scabies in HIV/AIDS patients require more intensive management, potentially involving repeated or sequential treatments.

    Conclusions:

    • Permethrin is a significant advancement in scabies treatment due to its favorable toxicity profile.
    • Comprehensive management strategies are crucial, especially for complex cases.
    • Reported resistance to lindane highlights the need for effective alternative scabicides like permethrin.