Comparison of the efficacy of topical 1% lindane vs 5% permethrin in scabies: a randomized, double-blind study.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2006 Jan-Feb; 72(1): 33-6
Artigo
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Permethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide, is not yet available in Iran and may be a useful substitute for the control of scabies in Iran.AIM:
To compare the efficacy of topical lindane with topical permethrin in the treatment of scabies in a population in Iran.METHODS:
In a double-blind, randomized study, all consecutive patients with scabies were randomized into two groups. One group and their family contacts received 1% lindane cream, and the other group and their family contacts were treated with topical 5% permethrin cream. Subsequently, patients were followed up at 2- and 4-week post-treatment.RESULTS:
Of the 99 patients enrolled in the study, 47 patients received 1% lindane cream, and 52 patients were treated topically with 5% permethrin cream. Permethrin provided an improvement rate of 84.6% after two weeks, whereas lindane was effective only in 48.9% of patients.CONCLUSION:
Permethrin (5%) cream was found to be significantly more effective in the treatment of scabies in comparison with lindane in this study, and it seems that it could be an alternative treatment.
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Hexaclorocicloexano
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Método Duplo-Cego
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Administração Tópica
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Adolescente
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Resultado do Tratamento
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Adulto
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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