Question

A 8-year-old child and household have pruritus worse at night; burrows seen on wrists. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Topical permethrin 5% to patient and close contacts simultaneously

Answer

Topical permethrin 5% to patient only

Answer

Oral ivermectin first-line for all

Answer

Topical hydrocortisone for itch

Answer

No treatment; reassure

Practice question

A 8-year-old child and household have pruritus worse at night; burrows seen on wrists. Best management?