Head lice are becoming resistant to permethrin (Nix)

November 1999

A new Harvard study shows what many frustrated parents and physicians have long suspected...

Head lice are becoming resistant to permethrin (Nix)...and probably OTC pyrethrins such as Rid, Clear, Pronto, etc.

In spite of this bad news, OTC lice treatments are still appropriate for INITIAL therapy.

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Table of Contents

Rx volume is skyrocketing
Dermatology Zithromax for acne
Dermatology Kinerase, a new cosmetic cream for wrinkles
Multiple Sclerosis Procarin, the experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis
Osteoporosis Evista (raloxifene) is now approved to TREAT osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Actonel (risedronate) for osteoporosis
Diabetes More diabetics on intensive therapy will use insulin pumps
Diabetes no longer be able to get BEEF insulin
Breast Cancer Arimidex (anastrozole) is at least as effective as tamoxifen for advanced breast cancer
Breast Cancer Ellence (el-LENCE, epirubicin)
estrogen cream (Premarin) for recurrent nosebleeds
Infectious Diseases IV Synercid
Infectious Diseases treating depression caused by alpha-interferons
dipyridamole (Persantine, etc) with aspirin to prevent stroke
foods that contain soy to reduce the risk of heart disease
Pediatrics Head lice are becoming resistant to permethrin (Nix)
Pediatrics famotidine (Pepcid) for autism
Depression DHEA might be useful for depression
Practice taking their diarrhea vaccine, RotaShield, off the market