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Head lice
Head lice · ICD-10: B85.0
Drugs and regimens
Ivermectin 0.5% lotion⚠ Unverified
Head lice — once on dry hair, 10 min, then rinse with water (≥6 months)
Malathion lotion⚠ Unverified
Head lice — once on dry hair, shampoo after 8–12 h (≥6 y)
Pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide⚠ Unverified
Head lice — same method; repeat in 7–10 days
Spinosad 0.9% suspension⚠ Unverified
Head lice — ≥6 months: on dry scalp and hair, 10 min