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 R&C, Para Special, Licetrol, 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 nonprescription cream for wrinkles
Multiple Sclerosis Procarin, the experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis
Osteoporosis You'll see more women taking Evista (raloxifene) to TREAT osteoporosis
Osteoarthritis Actonel (risedronate), a new drug for Paget's disease
Diabetes More diabetics on intensive therapy will use insulin pumps
IV Synercid
Breast Cancer Arimidex (anastrozole) is at least as effective as tamoxifen for advanced breast cancer
estrogen cream (Premarin) for recurrent nosebleeds
Infectious Diseases treating depression caused by alpha-interferons
dipyridamole (Persantine, etc) with ASA to prevent stroke
foods containing soy can 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
Osteoporosis Miacalcin Nasal Spray (calcitonin)
Practice no longer making beclomethasone inhalers or nasal sprays (Beclovent, Beconase, etc)