Scabies

References

Key articles

Chosidow O. Clinical practices. Scabies. N Engl J Med. 2006 Apr 20;354(16):1718-27. Abstract

Heukelbach J, Feldmeier H. Scabies. Lancet. 2006 May 27;367(9524):1767-74. Abstract

Hengge UR, Currie BJ, Jager G, et al. Scabies: a ubiquitous neglected skin disease. Lancet Infect Dis. 2006 Dec;6(12):769-79. Abstract

Strong M, Johnstone PW. Interventions for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Jul 18;(3):CD000320.Full text  Abstract

Rosumeck S, Nast A, Dressler C. Ivermectin and permethrin for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Apr 2;(4):CD012994.Full text  Abstract

Johnstone P, Strong M. Scabies. Clin Evid. 2006 Jun;(15):2284-90. Abstract

Reference articles

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9. Hengge UR, Currie BJ, Jager G, et al. Scabies: a ubiquitous neglected skin disease. Lancet Infect Dis. 2006 Dec;6(12):769-79. Abstract

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28. Currie BJ, McCarthy JS. Permethrin and ivermectin for scabies. N Engl J Med. 2010 Feb 25;362(8):717-25. Abstract

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32. Salavastru CM, Chosidow O, Boffa MJ, et al. European guideline for the management of scabies. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Aug;31(8):1248-53.Full text  Abstract

33. Chhaiya SB, Patel VJ, Dave JN, et al. Comparative efficacy and safety of topical permethrin, topical ivermectin, and oral ivermectin in patients of uncomplicated scabies. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2012 Sep-Oct;78(5):605-10.Full text  Abstract

34. Goldust M, Rezaee E, Raghifar R, et al. Treatment of scabies: the topical ivermectin vs. permethrin 2.5% cream. Ann Parasitol. 2013;59(2):79-84.Full text  Abstract

35. Ahmad HM, Abdel-Azim ES, Abdel-Aziz RT. Clinical efficacy and safety of topical versus oral ivermectin in treatment of uncomplicated scabies. Dermatol Ther. 2016 Jan-Feb;29(1):58-63. Abstract

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37. Bachewar NP, Thawani VR, Mali SN, et al. Comparison of safety, efficacy, and cost effectiveness of benzyl benzoate, permethrin, and ivermectin in patients of scabies. Indian J Pharmacol. 2009 Feb;41(1):9-14.Full text  Abstract

38. Goldust M, Rezaee E, Hemayat S. Treatment of scabies: comparison of permethrin 5% versus ivermectin. J Dermatol. 2012 Jun;39(6):545-7. Abstract

39. Rosumeck S, Nast A, Dressler C. Ivermectin and permethrin for treating scabies. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Apr 2;(4):CD012994.Full text  Abstract

40. Chouela E, Abeldano A, Pellerano G, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of scabies: a practical guide. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2002;3(1):9-18. Abstract

41. Huffam SE, Currie BJ. Ivermectin for Sarcoptes scabiei hyperinfestation. Int J Infect Dis. 1998 Jan-Mar;2(3):152-4. Abstract

42. Johnstone P, Strong M. Scabies. Clin Evid. 2006 Jun;(15):2284-90. Abstract

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