Pediculosis Pubis - CDC 2021 Treatment Guidelines

Recommended Regimen:

 • permethrin 1% cream rinse applied to affected area, wash after 10 minutes OR 

 • pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxide applied to affected area, wash after 10 minutes

Alternative Regimen:

 • malathion 0.5% lotion applied to the affected areas, wash after 8–12 hours OR 

 • ivermectin 250 μg/kg repeated in 7–14 days



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