Pediculosis Pubis (Pubic Lice)
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Patient with pediculosis pubis and their sexual partners should be treated as follows:
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permethrin 5% cream |
apply to infested and adjacent hairy areas. Wash off after 10 minutes. Reapply after 7 days if necessary. |
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benzyl benzoate 25% emulsion* [irritant] |
apply to infested and adjacent hairy areas once a night, wash off next morning. Repeat treatment after no more than 10 days. |
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*Dilute with one part water (1:1) for children. *Dilute with three parts water (1:3) for infants |
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Note: apply to hairy areas, do not shave
Second line therapy:
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Medicine |
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gamma benzene hexachloride 1% lotion |
wash off after 24 hours |
reapply 7 to 10 days later to kill hatched lice |
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Caution: Do not use G.B.H in pregnancy and lactation – refer mothers to district level for benzyl benzoate. |
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