Common Skin Lesions in Infants
Common Skin Lesions in Infants
Common Skin Lesions in Infants
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Permethr<strong>in</strong><br />
• The treatment t t of choice because of efficacy<br />
and lack of toxicity<br />
• 1% permethr<strong>in</strong> is applied for 10 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
and then r<strong>in</strong>sed off<br />
• Permethr<strong>in</strong> is both pediculicidal and ovicidal.<br />
• It leaves a residue on the hair and rema<strong>in</strong>s<br />
active for 2 weeks after application<br />
• A second treatment 7 to 10 days later to<br />
ensure cure
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