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Pyrethrins and Piperonyl Butoxide for Lice
Why It Is Used
Pyrethrin medicines are a common, useful treatment for head and pubic lice. Allergic reactions are rare.
| 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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