March 8, 2012 — Permethrin may be slightly more effective than ivermectin in the treatment of scabies. In a study involving 272 patients, a single dose of ivermectin provided a cure rate of 85.9% at 2 ...
Head lice are both prevalent and challenging to treat in children. Permethrin at 1% concentration is still considered the first-line therapy for children with head lice, despite the rising rate of ...