A randomised trial shows that 5% permethrin cream is more effective than oral ivermectin for the treatment of classic scabies ...

Treating baby wraps with insect repellent could be an effective and scalable way to protect young children in Africa from ...

Wearing clothing treated with permethrin is one of several strategies recommended by public health experts to prevent bites from ticks and mosquitoes. But—at least when it comes to protection against ...

Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study shows ...

We still have some hot weather ahead of us, so you still need to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Bug repellent is always a good idea but you may want to add permethrin to your arsenal. The chemical ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The advice is right there, on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To avoid contracting Zika, treat your clothing with an insecticide known as ...

Permethrin (Scabper (60 ml)) is a pyrethroid, prescribed for scabies. It works by killing the scabies mite. The information provided on this page is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource and ...

In July 2010, the Army began issuing factory-permethrin-treated, flame-resistant, combat uniforms to all deploying Soldiers. Permethrin is a safe, synthetic insect repellent that mimics natural ...

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (April 3, 2014) -- Female Soldiers who are trying to become pregnant, are pregnant or are post-partum and nursing now have the option to wear Army Combat Uniforms without permethrin, ...