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Ivermectin vs Permethrin for Scabies

Investigators evaluate household-level cure rates in dermoscopy-confirmed cases at day 28.

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    The trial demonstrated clinical superiority of permethrin over ivermectin.

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    1,092 participants were enrolled from 294 households.

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    Primary endpoint was clinical cure rate at day

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    Permethrin achieved an 88.5% cure rate compared to ivermectin's 71.8%.

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    Cutaneous adverse events were reported in 9.9% for ivermectin and 13.6% for permethrin.

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    The study was led by Franck Boralevi.

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    Important factors include compliance and treatment ease.

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Ivermectin vs Permethrin for Scabies

Investigators evaluate household-level cure rates in dermoscopy-confirmed cases at day 28.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 3, 2026

  • 3 min

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