What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of ivermectin-permethrin combination therapy versus permethrin monotherapy for scabies treatment.

March 15, 2026

Microscopic clearance with ivermectin–permethrin combination versus permethrin alone in non-crusted scabies: a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of ivermectin-permethrin combination therapy versus permethrin monotherapy for scabies treatment.
Retrospective cohort study design
Real-world outpatient setting
Comparison of microscopic clearance rates between treatments
Combination therapy resulted in earlier microscopic clearance than permethrin monotherapy
Suggested for patients with heavier infestations
Indicated for rapid parasitological clearance in certain settings

Abstract

In a real-world outpatient setting, ivermectin-permethrin combination therapy was associated with earlier microscopic clearance than permethrin monotherapy. These findings suggest that combination therapy may be considered in selected patients with heavier infestation or in settings where rapid parasitological clearance is a priority.

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Kim et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b5ff5c83145bc643d1bbf5 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag113

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Authors

Y. S. Kim

Su Min Kim

Hyun Chul Jung

Journals

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

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Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital

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Microscopic clearance with ivermectin–permethrin combination versus permethrin alone in non-crusted scabies: a retrospective cohort study

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