TABLE 4.
Cure Rates for Neurotoxic Pediculicides Used to Treat Head Lice
Agent
Reported Initial Cure Rates, %
Reported Recent Cure Rates, %
Pyrithrin
95
34
34,
15
53
35
Permethrin
97
36
78,
9
80
37
Lindane
85
38
17
15
Malathion
95
39
78
24