Drug of choice for Norwegian scabies: (A) permethrin 5%, (B) Lindane1%, (C) Oral ivermectin, (D) Sulphur6%
Answer is C. Drug of choice for Norwegian scabies - Oral ivermectin 200ug/kg/dose, two doses 10 days apa. topicals are not effective in the treatment as the crusted plaques will hinder the absorption of topical drugs. iadvl textbook of dermatology page 459