@article {Albakri1005, author = {Lina Albakri and Ran D. Goldman}, title = {Permethrin for scabies in children}, volume = {56}, number = {10}, pages = {1005--1006}, year = {2010}, publisher = {The College of Family Physicians of Canada}, abstract = {QUESTION I frequently see children with scabies in my practice. A variety of medications are available to treat scabies. Permethrin is one of the most common medications used. Is permethrin a safe and effective option for children? ANSWER Scabies is a common parasitic skin infection. It is highly prevalent in young children. Topical permethrin (5\% cream) is a safe and effective scabicide in children. It is recommended as a first-line therapy for patients older than 2 months of age. Because there are theoretical concerns regarding percutaneous absorption of permethrin in infants younger than 2 months of age, guidelines recommend 7\% sulfur preparation instead of permethrin.}, issn = {0008-350X}, URL = {https://www.cfp.ca/content/56/10/1005}, eprint = {https://www.cfp.ca/content/56/10/1005.full.pdf}, journal = {Canadian Family Physician} }