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Permethrin for Lice
How It Works
Permethrin kills Reference lice Opens New Window and, in many cases, their eggs (nits). Permethrin continues to kill lice and eggs for at least 2 weeks after it has been rinsed off.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 30, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics |
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