A comparative study of efficacy of oral ivermectin with Topical Permethrin as an antiscabetic drug
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Aim:. To know the efficacy of oral ivermectin in comparison to topical permethrin as antiscabetic drug. Material & method: Using prospective, longitudinal, comparative randomized design, study was conducted for a period of one year in 199 patients, in the age group of 5 to 60 years, belonging to both sexes, attending outpatient department of dermatology of J.L.N. Medical College and Associated Hospitals Ajmer (RAJ). Pregnant & Lactating women, Children below 5 years, elderly patients more than 60 year, patients not willing to come for follow-up and patients with any serious systemic illness were excluded. Data so collected, were analyzed as per the aims & objectives with the help of appropriate statistical software (primer statistical software version 6). Results: Efficacy of oral Ivermectin therapy was comparable with topical Permethrin therapy Conclusion: Ivermectin can be a very useful weapon in patients who do not show compliance with topical therapy.
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Dr. Suman Kanwar, Dr. Sanjay Sankhla
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