Advance in scabies treatment

Treatment of scabies infestations.

Scabies is an intensely pruritic disorder induced by an immune allergic response to infestation of the skin by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The biology of the mite, the clinical aspects and diagnosis of scabies infestations as well as the treatment of choice with 5% permethrin dermal cream and the use of scabicides based on other chemical substances are reviewed.

Pediculosis and scabies: treatment update.

Pediculosis and scabies are caused by ectoparasites. Pruritus is the most common presenting symptom. Head and pubic lice infestations are diagnosed by visualization of live lice. Finding nits (louse egg shells) alone indicates a historical infestation. A "no nit" policy for schools and day care centers no longer is recommended because nits can persist after successful treatment with no risk of ...

A New Treatment of Scabies

When it was discovered that a synthetic preparation which has been given the trade name phenyl cellosolve possessed marked sarcopticidal properties, the outcome was a natural desire to use it for the treatment of scabies, but before this was done it became necessary to determine any harmful side effects it might produce when applied to the skin of man. Phenyl cellosolve* (monophenyl ether of et...

Treatment of scabies: newer perspectives.

Scabies is a common dermatological problem managed by general physicians, family physicians, and dermatologists. Scabies manifests itself in various forms in different individuals. The treatment of scabies has undergone developments with the evolution of new treatment strategies and antiectoparasitic drugs. The advent of drugs such as permethrin and ivermectin has revolutionised treatment. Mana...

Treatment of Scabies with D.D.T.