Comparison of permethrin 2.5 % cream vs. Tenutex emulsion for the treatment of scabies.

Abstract

Scabies is a common parasitic infestation that is an important public-health problem in many resource-poor regions. It is commonly treated with the insecticides but the treatment of choice is still controversial. This study aimed at comparing the efficacy of permethrin 2.5% cream vs. Tenutex emulsion for the treatment of scabies. In total, 440 patients with scabies were enrolled, and randomized into two groups The first group received permethrin 2.5% cream twice with one week interval and the second group received Tenutex emulsion and were told to apply this once whole-body application. Treatment was evaluated at intervals of 2 and 4 weeks, and if there was treatment failure at the 2-week follow-up, treatment was repeated.Two application of permethrin 2.5% cream provided a cure rate of 63.6% at the 2-week follow-up, which increased to 86.3% at the 4-week follow-up after repeating the treatment. Treatment with single applications of Tenutex emulsion was effective in 45.4% of patients at the 2-week follow-up, which increased to 59.1% at the 4-week follow-up after this treatment was repeated.Two application of permethrin 2.5% cream was as effective as single applications of Tenutex emulsion at the 2-week follow-up. After repeating the treatment, permethrin 2.5% cream was superior to Tenutex emulsion at the 4-week follow up.

• Authors: Mohamad Goldust, Elham Rezaee, Ramin Raghifar, Mohammad Naghavi-Behzad
• Journal: Annals of parasitology (Ann Parasitol) Vol. 59 Issue 1 Pg. 31-5 ( 2013) ISSN: 2299-0631 [Print] Poland
• PMID: 23829056 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Acaricides
• Permethrin

Topics

• Acaricides (therapeutic use)
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Permethrin (therapeutic use)
• Scabies (drug therapy)
• Young Adult