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How do you treat a home or school for lice?
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Ask Pediatrician: Typical first-line treatment would be a pediculicide for at least 2 treatments (preferably day 0 and day 9). Some experts recommend 3 treatments (days 0, 7, and 13 to 15). Permethrin 1% and pyrethrins plus piperonyl butoxide are generally considered first-line treatments. Benzyl alcohol or Malathion is a suitable second-line pediculicide. Choice depends primarily on the age of the patient & resis.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Lice: Home treatment with nonprescription medicines can usually get rid of lice. These medicines include: permethrin 1% creme rinse (such as nix). Pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide hair products (such as a-200, pronto, and rid). If nonprescription methods are not working, a stronger medicine may be needed. Your doctor may prescribe a more concentrated (5% instead of 1% nonprescription.
Answered 11/12/2012
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