Treatment of head lice.
Pediculosis capitis, or head lice, is a common infestation among children worldwide. Multiple therapies exist for the treatment of this condition, including topical pediculicides and oral medications. When used in combination with environmental decontamination, these drugs can be very effective in eradicating head lice infestation without significant adverse events. The present study discusses the use of available over-the-counter and prescription treatments, including pyrethroids and permethrin, lindane, malathion, ivermectin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, in the treatment of head lice.
Diamantis
Stephanie A
SA
Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA.
Morrell
Dean S
DS
Burkhart
Craig N
CN
D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007305:Insecticide Resistance; D007306:Insecticides / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010374:Pediculus
D007306:Insecticides