Lindane gel 0.3%. Use not recommended due to neurotoxicological side effects. Lindane is no longer on the market in Switzerland and the EU.
Permethrin 1% (reapply after 1 and 2 weeks)
Permethrin 5%
Malathion shampoo (reapply after 1 and 2 weeks)
Dimeticon spray, exposure time: 15 min., repeat after 7 days if necessary
Lausweg® foam solution, exposure time: 15 min. , repeat after 7 and 14 days
Rausch Laus stop® cream, contact time: 20 min., repeat after 7 and 14 days.
Systemic therapy
Doxycycline p.o. 100 mg 2x tgl. for 8-10 days.
Alternatively: Ciprofloxacin p.o 500 mg 2x tgl.
In severe cases, if necessary, i.v. glucocorticoids 100 mg/d for 2-3 days.
Dresses and bed linen should be washed at a minimum of 60°C as part of the sanitation process. Alternatively, these can be placed in airtight plastic bags for 3 days
A check of all family members with a lice comb should be done 2 times a week
Cutting the hair is not effective, as even 5 mm long hairs are sufficient to give nits a hold
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