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

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作者
Burkhart, CG
Burkhart, CN
Burkhart, KM
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[1] Med Coll Ohio, Dept Med, Toledo, OH 43699 USA
[2] Univ Toledo, Dept Biol, Toledo, OH 43606 USA
[3] Ohio Univ, Coll Osteopath Med, Toledo, OH USA
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10.1016/S0190-9622(98)70163-X
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R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
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100206 ;
摘要
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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