For adults with severe scabies, higher-dose ivermectin plus permethrin is not superior to standard-dose ivermectin plus permethrin, according to a study published in the May 7 issue of the New England ...
While ivermectin is recommended, optimal dosing has been unclear ...
Higher-dose ivermectin combined with permethrin does not improve cure rates compared with standard dosing in adults with severe scabies, study shows.
Trial outcome: A French study found no added benefit from doubling the ivermectin dose for severe scabies when paired with permethrin. Patient profile: Participants were mostly older adults, many ...