Lindane toxicity in a 7 year old boy.

Lindane (gamma-benzene hexachloride) is widely used as a scabicide by general practitioners and dermatologists in pakistan. we present a case of a 7 year old boy who had suffered from scabies 1 week ago,for which he was prescribed lindane along with other medications by a general practitioner. after 3 application of lindane the child began to experience grand mal seizures,ataxia,weakness,incoordination and severe burning paresthesias. lindane is known to cause neurotoxicity and for this it has been recommended as a 2nd line treatment for scabies by fda.