Despite its promise, there are still several unresolved issues regarding the use of oral ivermectin for both ordinary and crusted scabies. Improved surveillance for emerging resistance to ...

Human scabies is a debilitating skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabei, known by several names such as "itch mite." At any given time, the worldwide burden of disease is about 300,000,000 people.

An oral medication called Stromectol (ivermectin) is not FDA-approved for scabies. But, this pill may be easier for some people to use, so providers may prescribe it to treat outbreaks in places ...

The Arkansas House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to approve a bill that would allow ivermectin to be sold for human use ...