2 Historically, pediculocides have been used as a first-line
Assessment of topical versus oral ivermectin as a treatment for head lice 2014 Sep
5% topical lotion) kills most head lice infestations
Efficacy of ivermectin for the treatment of head lice (Pediculosis capitis) 1994 Sep;45 (3):253-4
Sklice is a single-use lotion with ivermectin 0
Patients and methods: Eighty apparently healthy children with head lice infestation were
A large trial evaluating the use of ivermectin monotherapy, in difficult-to-treat head louse infestation, showed that ivermectin at a dose of 400 micrograms per kilogram (kg) on day 1 and day 8
The three sucking lice that infest humans are the body louse (Pediculus humanus humanus), the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), and the pubic or “crab” louse (Pthirus pubis) []
Medication resistance is common, and the initial choice should be based on local resistance patterns and adverse effects
These medications are safe and effective when used exactly according
5% malathion lotion, a finding that suggests that it could be an alternative treatment
Safety was measured by participants’ self-reporting of any adverse reactions
mild skin rash
The oral drug effectively treats lice with two doses, eight days apart
The efficacy and safety of 3 topical pediculicides: A pediculicide containing melaleuca oil (tea tree oil) and lavender oil (TTO/LO); a head lice “suffocation” product; and A pilot study of the use of oral ivermectin to treat head lice in primary school students in Australia
Household-wide ivermectin treatment for head lice in an impoverished community: randomized
Ivermectin lotion is not recommended for Includes spray for bedding and furniture
Conflicting information about the proper treatment of head lice has given rise to uncertainty among patients and treating personnel