Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 8

A Comparison on Efficacy of Topical 1% Permethrin and Oral Ivermectin for Pediculosis Capitis

1Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

2Professor, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Padam Kumar. M, Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai.

Online published on 26 September, 2019.

Abstract

Pediculosis capitis is a common health problem worldwide among school going girls. It is caused by Infestation with the head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis).

Topical 1% permethrin is most promising agent used worldwide. Newer agents like oral Ivermectin is also available for the treatment of pediculosis capitis. Here we conducted a study comparing the efficacy of topical permethrin with the oral ivermectin.

Keywords

Pediculosis capitis, skin disorders