title: An assessment of topical and oral prescription and over-the-counter treatments for head lice.
abstract: A plethora of head lice cases that require optimal therapeutic assessments are developing in elementary schools. Over-the-counter therapies continue to be the mainstream solution for most cases of pediculosis capitis, but the onset of resistant cases dictates a review of available treatment modalities. The increased efficacy of prescription drugs, namely topical 5% permethrin and oral ivermectin, underline the expanding role that physicians will serve in the eradication of head lice in our communities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical College of Ohio at Toledo, USA.
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Burkhart
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Burkhart
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Burkhart
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D026023:Permethrin; D011722:Pyrethrins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D011722:Pyrethrins; D026023:Permethrin