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Malathion for Lice
How Well It Works
Malathion works very well at killing lice after one treatment. It sometimes is used to treat lice that have become resistant to permethrin and pyrethrins.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 30, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics |
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