Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Permethrin cream uses for sea lice?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No!: Sea lice is not an infestation it is only a contact dermatitis like poison ivy. Hydrocotisone cream can be used for sea lice along with aveeno baths and oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for itching. Permethrin is for head lice.
Answered 8/12/2017
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long does it take after nix, (permethrin) to get rid of head lice in a child?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Used Nix (permethrin) lice spray on couch and chair.So nervous it is going to cause cancer in my toddler is the risk really bad?Used it in August. Im panicked.
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I used Kwell (lindane) Sampoo (Permethrin) last month and repeat again today because there are still lice and nits. When will I again apply the shampoo?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I was thinking of using Lindane for pubic lice its not recommed for people with epilepsy like myself.its it affective.permethrin and lotion failed.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How do I properly use permethrin cream rinse 5% 60 MG to kill lice? Can I wash my hair with shampoo after I rinse it? Should I add tea tree oil to it?
I have head lice. Can I apply Permethrin 5% cream to my scalp without damaging my hair?
When should a second treatment of NIX (permethrin) be done to ensure all lice is dead? 7?8?or 9 days after the first treatment. Please help
My head has been itchy for a few weeks...been checked 3 times for head lice...none found, also used NIX (permethrin) just to be sure...still itchy...
Can i keep nix (permethrin) lice treatment on overnight?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
