Comparative study of 5% permethrin, 10% neem leaf extract, and 10% brotowali stem extract for scabies treatment
Neem leaf extract and brotowali stem extract lotions are as effective and safe as permethrin in treating scabies and improving patient quality of life. Both offer promising, affordable alternatives for scabies management in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Anggun Putri Yuniaswan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9173-7523)
- Vina Listy Pramita
- Dhelya Widasmara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7952-4357)
Institutions
- University of Brawijaya (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1672149
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00