Oral treatment of crusted scabies with ivermectin: Report of two cases

Oral treatment with ivermectin of crusted (Norwegian) scabies in two immunosuppressed patients is reported. There was resolution of symptoms and signs of the cutaneous parasitosis on administration of 18-36 mg ivermectin (total doses) in 2- and 3-week periods of treatment, with remission periods of 3 and 4 months, respectively.Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista Med, Dept Dermatol, Div Infect & Parasit Dermatol, BR-04023900 São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista Med, Dept Dermatol, Div Infect & Parasit Dermatol, BR-04023900 São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc