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2024年11月12日 · You can treat head lice with medications (pediculicides) that are either over-the-counter or by prescription. Some medicines kill lice and eggs; retreatment is usually not required for these. Other medicines kill lice but are not effective at killing eggs and so retreatment is recommended.

Your first line of defense against head lice is an over-the-counter (OTC) head lice treatment that typically comes in the form of shampoo. The main difference between various products is the active ingredient and which stages of head lice it kills.

2023年4月24日 · What medications can help treat head lice? Learn about which drugs can kill lice, in addition to other treatment options and prevention tips.

2023年9月20日 · Getting rid of head lice involves the use of over-the-counter treatments or prescription medications, typically in conjunction with combing the hair with a special comb. In some...

2025年1月31日 · Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available to effectively treat head lice. If the medication you use does not kill nits (lice eggs), then retreatment is recommended.

2024年12月20日 · Learn about over-the-counter and prescription medications that can stop a lice outbreak.

2022年4月30日 · According to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, the gold standard for diagnosing head lice is to identify a live nymph or adult louse. The guidelines recommend examining wet hair lubricated with hair conditioner or another product.

2022年6月30日 · Use drugs that treat lice only as directed. Applying too much can cause red, irritated skin. Head lice treatment may involve: Nonprescription products. Shampoos containing permethrin (Nix) are usually the first option used to combat lice.

2024年1月30日 · Many areas of the U.S. have lice that resist permethrin-based treatments, so you need to be aware of the best choices to get rid of lice. Experts offer a few basic guidelines to help get these...