Head lice
For patient information click here Template:Head lice Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Head lice from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
- Pediculus humanus, capitis treatment[1]
- Preferred regimen (1): Permethrin 1% lotion apply to shampooed dried hair for 10 min.; repeat in 9-10 days
- Preferred regimen (2): Malathion 0.5% lotion (Ovide) apply to dry hair for 8–12hrs, then shampoo (2 doses 7-9 days apart)
- Alternative regimen: Ivermectin 200 μg/kg PO once; 3 doses at 7 day intervals reported effective.
References
- ↑ Gilbert, David (2015). The Sanford guide to antimicrobial therapy. Sperryville, Va: Antimicrobial Therapy. ISBN 978-1930808843.