Pediculosis (lice)
- Confirm live infestation
- Permethrin/pyrethrin are common initial therapies
- Resistance may require ivermectin/spinosad
- Repeat treatment when product life-cycle coverage requires it
- Fine-tooth combing helps remove lice/nits
- Treat close contacts only when infestation/exposure warrants
Use at a glance
- Confirm live infestation
Practical pearls
- Permethrin/pyrethrin are common initial therapies
Other practical pearls
- Resistance may require ivermectin/spinosad
- Fine-tooth combing helps remove lice/nits
Choosing treatment
- Repeat treatment when product life-cycle coverage requires it
- Treat close contacts only when infestation/exposure warrants
Self-check
- When should close contacts be treated for lice?
Only when infestation/exposure warrants. - What may resistant lice require?
Ivermectin/spinosad.
Drugs used for this (2)
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