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  • Title: Current treatments for scabies and pediculosis.
    Author: Elgart ML.
    Journal: Skin Therapy Lett; 1999; 5(1):1-3. PubMed ID: 10751840.
    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.
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