Is it ok to use Permethrin for pubic lice?

Answer 1

Permethrin is by many the recommended treatment for headlice.

There have however been reported of some lice that seem to be resistant to permethrine.

In such cases one can try to mix 5-10 drops of Teatree oil in your hand together with your preferred shampoo and then wash your hear thoroughly. Wait 5 min before rinsing.

Don't get this stuff in your eyes though, it will sting like hell.

Teatree oil is supposed to kill off both the lice and its eggs, but I would recomend a second treatment after 6-7 days to be sure.

Some people are allergic to teatree oil and you should try a small bit of teatree oil on your hand some hours before you treat your entire head.

If the spot turns red, then you might want to try something else.

Teatree oil should be mixed with another oil (dilute) before it is put on bare skin.

Grapeseed oil, olive oil or even sunflowerseed oil are great choises.

50/50 for the daring ones but down to 10% solution if you suspect you might be allergic.

When mixing with shampoo you should not use diluted oil. it dilutes into the shampoo.

There are other chemicals around that also kill of headlice. Malathione is one.

Pharmasists can help you get shampoo or cream containing about 0.5% Malathione.

Another aspect is that if you don't get rid of the source of the lice, you will soon have them back again.

In a school, it is important that all that have lice are treated at the same time, and preferably on a Friday after school.

This ensures that there are no living lice at school when monday comes.

Answer 2

Yes, Permethrin is a drug that is specifically designed to treat lice and scabies. The brand name of this drug is Nix.