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Scabies - An ancient itch that is still rampant today
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-22, 03:17 authored by Thomas, J, Christenson, JK, Walker, E, Baby, KE, Gregory PetersonGregory PetersonWhat is known and Objective: Scabies is recognized as a neglected tropical disease responsible for a substantial health and economic burden, especially in resource-poor communities around the world.
Comment: There are relatively few current treatment options for scabies, and they possess important limitations. The treatments are ineffective in preventing relapse, inflammatory skin reactions and associated bacterial skin infections. There are also safety concerns, especially in children and pregnant women. Furthermore, there has been the emergence of resistance among scabies mites to the classical acaricides.
What is new and Conclusion: More research needs to be devoted to developing new treatments for scabies.
History
Publication title
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and TherapeuticsVolume
42Issue
6Pagination
793-799ISSN
0269-4727Department/School
College Office - College of Health and MedicinePublisher
Blackwell Scientific PublicationsPlace of publication
OxfordRepository Status
- Restricted