COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF d-PHENOTHRIN AND MALATHION IN THE CONTROL OF PEDICULOSIS

Srivastava, Rina; Yadav, J D; Tilak, Vijai

doi:10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30795-5

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“…This estimate is much lesser than the prevalence of 69% as estimated by Srivatsava et al but higher than the prevalence of 15 to 20% among developing countries. [4][5][6]10 Few patients had other symptoms such as crusting and lymph node enlargement. Most participants had a long duration if itching for more than 4 months.…”

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“…In a community-based survey by Srivastava et al estimated the prevalence of pediculosis to be 69% in the community and 54% among school children. 10 Another study conducted in Delhi estimated the overall prevalence among school children to be 16.59%. Girls (20.42%) were found to be significantly more infested than boys (13.86%).…”

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“…10 Thiabendazole, levamisole are some other options explored for pediculosis. 21 Despite the varying options available, there is an increasing need for exploring further treatment options for the burden of pediculosis, since reports of treatment failure and emergence of drug resistance have become increasingly common.…”

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Comparison of efficiency of 1% permethrin lotion vs. 0.5% ivermectin shampoo in the treatment of pediculosis capitis

2018

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Background: Pediculosis or head louse infestation is a common condition and an issue of concern in developing countries. Various treatment options are available for the management of this condition but still needs further research due to drug resistance. This study seeks to compare the efficacy of 1% permethrin lotion and 0.5% ivermectin shampoo in the management of pediculosis capitis.Methods: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital from September 2013 to June 2015. Patients presenting with pediculosis capitis infestation were divided into two groups of 50 each. They were treated with either topical 1% permethrin lotion or 0.5% ivermectin shampoo. Follow up was done once in 4 weeks on the extent of head lice infestation.Results: After being treated with either topical 1% permethrin or 0.5% ivermectin shampoo, the presence of nits decreased significantly in the ivermectin group. Number of patients either had no nits or less than 5 dead nits in the permethrin group than in the ivermectin group.Conclusions: It is concluded that both 1% permethrin and 0.5% ivermectin have comparable efficacies in managing pediculosis capitis infestation, but permethrin was found to be more effective in treatment. In addition, none of the participants in both the treatment groups experienced any side effects. This is one of the very few studies exploring the treatment efficacy of topical ivermectin and the potential scope for future studies on the treatment options for pediculosis capitis.

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Section: Pediculosis Capitis Is An Infestation By a Parasitementioning

confidence: 99%