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**Apply Permethrin for 10 mins and rinse | **Apply Permethrin for 10 mins and rinse | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 13:07, 15 May 2015
Background
- Caused pediculus humanus
- Hats/combs may act as fomites
Diagnosis
- May see live mites or nits (egg sacks) on hair shaft close to scalp
- May be asymptomatic or pruritic
Differential Diagnosis
Domestic U.S. Ectoparasites
See also travel-related skin conditions
Treatment
- Permethrin 1% lotion[1]
- Wash hair with non-conditioned shampoo
- Apply Permethrin for 10 mins and rinse
- Repeat on day 9
See Also
Source
- ↑ Devore CD and Schutze G. Head Lice. Pediatrics. 2015; 135(5) e1355-e1365.