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How Two Treatments Stack Up Against Scabies

December 29, 2025

Scabies can quickly become a big problem in communities if it's not caught and treated early. Usually, people use a cream called permethrin to get rid of it. But there's a pill called ivermectin that might be easier to use. Researchers wanted to see if taking this pill twice could work just as well

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Kids and Ivermectin: A Closer Look at Treating Scabies

October 6, 2025

Scabies is a common skin issue. It causes itching and rashes. It spreads easily among kids. Parents worry about treating it, especially for little ones under 15 kg. Ivermectin is a medicine that can help. It fights the tiny mites that cause scabies. Some studies show Ivermectin works well for kids.

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The Hidden Burden of Scabies in Africa

February 11, 2025

Scabies is a skin condition that many people overlook. It can be a serious problem for people in Africa. This is especially true in poorer countries. Why? Because these countries often lack trained doctors and nurses. Plus, they don't have enough money to go around. This means that people with

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Protecting Health Workers: A New Approach to Fighting Scabies

December 15, 2024

Have you ever heard of scabies? It's a skin condition that can spread quickly, especially in places like hospitals. Usually, doctors in Europe treat it with two doses of ivermectin, 7 days apart. But at Careggi University Hospital in Florence, Italy, they tried something different. They had a case o