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To the Editor: In his article on head lice (May 23 issue),¹ Roberts discusses several possible treatments. On the basis of in vitro studies of both sensitive and resistant head lice as well as clinical experience in the United States, topical malathion appears to be the most effective treatment. However, studies of shorter application times (10 to 30 minutes) and in children less than six years of age should be conducted.^2,3,4 The formulation of malathion that is available in the United States is very effective, but this product is not available in other countries. Lindane, which is now banned in . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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