Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

(Higher concentrations of permethrin are used in medications for treating both head lice and scabies.) Spray only your clothing. We said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Permethrin spray is ...

Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that live ... Treating lice involves using special shampoos, such as Nix (permethrin lotion 1%) or Triple X (pyrethrin). These shampoos contain pediculicides ...

Almost 20% of children in some schools were infested. This outbreak can be attributed to the resistance of head lice to permethrin, which has not been mentioned in literature yet. The resistance ...