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Treatment of head lice
Author(s) -
Diamantis Stephanie A.,
Morrell Dean S.,
Burkhart Craig N.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2009.01242.x
Subject(s) - pediculosis , ivermectin , permethrin , medicine , lindane , infestation , medical prescription , adverse effect , malathion , trimethoprim , dermatology , toxicology , veterinary medicine , antibiotics , pesticide , pharmacology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , botany , agronomy
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.