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Examining efficacy and safety, Chosidow and colleagues (2010) compared oral ivermectin at an increased dose of 400 mg/kg with malathion (0.5%) lotion in patients with difficult-to-eradicate head ...

The Food and Drug Administration is not a physician, so it had no business cautioning people not to take ivermectin to ward off Covid-19 infections with social media posts stating, “You are not a ...

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At the time, I figured they were entitled to their misguided opinions. I’d read that ivermectin is effective against parasites — so effective that the doctor who discovered it was awarded a Nobel ...

In my search, I’ve discovered a few things: Consistency matters. A thinner lotion might cut it in warmer climates, but if you’re trying to really moisturize, something with a bit of heft and ...

The following are approved prescription medications for head lice: Benzyl alcohol Sklice (ivermectin) Ovide (malathion) Natroba (spinosad) Lindane More potent medications may have additional side ...

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What is topical desonide used for? Topical desonide is commonly used to relieve inflammation and itch caused by various skin conditions. Topical desonide may also be used for other conditions as ...

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