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Treatment of head lice.
Dermatol Ther. 2009 Jul-Aug; 22(4):273-8.DT

Abstract

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.

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Diamantis SA
Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA.
Morrell DS
No affiliation info available
Burkhart CN
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AnimalsChildChild, PreschoolHumansInsecticide ResistanceInsecticidesLice InfestationsPediculus

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

19580574

Citation

Diamantis, Stephanie A., et al. "Treatment of Head Lice." Dermatologic Therapy, vol. 22, no. 4, 2009, pp. 273-8.
Diamantis SA, Morrell DS, Burkhart CN. Treatment of head lice. Dermatol Ther. 2009;22(4):273-8.
Diamantis, S. A., Morrell, D. S., & Burkhart, C. N. (2009). Treatment of head lice. Dermatologic Therapy, 22(4), 273-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1529-8019.2009.01242.x
Diamantis SA, Morrell DS, Burkhart CN. Treatment of Head Lice. Dermatol Ther. 2009 Jul-Aug;22(4):273-8. PubMed PMID: 19580574.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Treatment of head lice. AU - Diamantis,Stephanie A, AU - Morrell,Dean S, AU - Burkhart,Craig N, PY - 2009/7/8/entrez PY - 2009/7/8/pubmed PY - 2009/9/17/medline SP - 273 EP - 8 JF - Dermatologic therapy JO - Dermatol Ther VL - 22 IS - 4 N2 - 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. SN - 1529-8019 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/19580574/Treatment_of_head_lice_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -