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===Over the Counter (OTC)===
*[[Permethrin]] 1% lotion shampoo (if >2 months old)<ref>Devore CD and Schutze G. Head Lice. Pediatrics. 2015; 135(5) e1355-e1365.</ref>
**Wash hair with non-conditioned shampoo
**Apply Permethrin for 10 min and rinse
**Repeat on day 9
*Pyrethrin lotion 
**Apply to affected areas and wash off after 10 min
**Repeat in 7 days
*Dimethicone therapy
**First, apply the product to dry hair, then wait 10 min. Next, with product still in the hair, separate hair into small sections and comb hair to remove lice and eggs. Use a lice comb to remove lice and their eggs from hair. Finally, shampoo hair thoroughly with regular shampoo and warm water. Repeat as needed.<ref>Ihde ES, Boscamp JR, Loh JM, Rosen L. Safety and efficacy of a 100% dimethicone pediculocide in school-age children. BMC Pediatr. 2015;15:70.</ref>

===Prescription===
''Reserved for failed OTC treatment''
*[[Spinosad]] 0.9% topical suspension (if >6 months old)
**Apply to scalp and air and wash off after 10 min.
**Repeat in 10 days 
*[[Malathion]] 0.5% lotion (if >6 years old)
**Applied to affected areas and wash after 8 hrs
**Repeat in 7 days
*Benzyl Alcohol 5% lotion (> 6 months old)
**Apply to dry hair and wash off after 10 min
**Repeat in 7 days 
*[[Ivermectin]] 400mcg/kg PO
**Once on day 1 THEN once in 7 days
**Reserved for patients failing topical treatment
*[[Lindane]] therapy
**Only consider if patient has failed two prior prescription treatments
**Avoid in children <50 kg due to seizure association

===Eyelash Infestation===
*Apply ophthalmic petroleum jelly q12hrs x 10 days
===Pediatrics <2yo===
*Wet combing is an alternative to medical therapy