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Review
. 1998 Jun;38(6 Pt 1):979-82.
doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(98)70163-x.

An assessment of topical and oral prescription and over-the-counter treatments for head lice

C G Burkhart  1 , C N Burkhart, K M Burkhart
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Review

An assessment of topical and oral prescription and over-the-counter treatments for head lice

C G Burkhart et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Jun.

Abstract

A plethora of head lice cases that require optimal therapeutic assessments are developing in elementary schools. Over-the-counter therapies continue to be the mainstream solution for most cases of pediculosis capitis, but the onset of resistant cases dictates a review of available treatment modalities. The increased efficacy of prescription drugs, namely topical 5% permethrin and oral ivermectin, underline the expanding role that physicians will serve in the eradication of head lice in our communities.

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