Comparison of the efficacy of topical 1% lindane vs 5% permethrin in scabies: A randomized, double-blind study

From: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology | Date: January 1, 2006| Author: Alizadeh, Narges; Darjani, Abas; Dehpour, Ahmad; Golchai, Javad; Sadr-Ashkevari, Shahriar; Sobhani, Abdolrasoul; Zargari, Omid | Copyright information

INTRODUCTION

Scabies is considered as a major public health problem in developing countries, including Iran. There are many antiscabietic drugs in Iran, the most commonly prescribed one being the organochloride insecticide lindane. There are some reports of rising resistance to this drug.[1] Currently, 5% topical permethrin cream is considered by many as the drug of choice in the treatment of scabies.[2] Because of the relatively high prevalence of scabies in northern Iran and owing to...

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