Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder ...

(Higher concentrations of permethrin are used in medications for treating both head lice and scabies.) Spray only your clothing. We said it before, but it’s worth repeating: Permethrin spray is ...