PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Lina Albakri
AU  - Ran D. Goldman
TI  - Permethrin for scabies in children
DP  - 2010 Oct 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 1005--1006
VI  - 56
IP  - 10
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/56/10/1005.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/56/10/1005.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2010 Oct 01; 56
AB  - 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.