Lesson 20. Pediculosis Pubis PDF Share Table of ContentsPediculosis PubisReferencesTables PDF ShareTablesTable 1. 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines: Ectoparasitic InfectionsTreatment of Pediculosis Pubis Recommended for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis Permethrin 1% cream rinsePermethrin 1% cream rinseTradename:Acticin, Elimite, Nixapplied to affected areas and washed off after 10 minutes Recommended for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis Pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxidePyrethrin with piperonyl butoxideTradename:applied to the affected area and washed off after 10 minutes Alternative for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis Malathion 0.5% lotionMalathion 0.5% lotionTradename:Ovideapplied to affected areas and washed off after 8–12 hours Alternative for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis IvermectinIvermectinTradename:Stromectol250 μg/kg body weight, orally, repeated in 7 to 14 daysSource: Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. Ectoparasitic infections. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(No. RR-4):1-187. [2021 STI Treatment Guidelines] Share by e-mail From:Enter your e-mail address To: Enter the e-mail address of the recipient Your Message: Check-On-LearningQuestionsThe Check-on-Learning Questions are short and topic related. They are meant to help you stay on track throughout each lesson and check your understanding of key concepts.You must be signed in to customize your interaction with these questions.
