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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for PERMETHRIN
  1. Chikungunya virus 
    ... socks, and a hat. Use clothing coated with permethrin. Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000821.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Exercise clothing and shoes 
    ... also use an insect repellant containing DEET or permethrin.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000817.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Scabies 
    ... treat scabies. The medicine most often used is permethrin 5%. Other medicines include benzyl benzoate, sulfur in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000830.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Body lice 
    ... a skin cream or a wash that contains permethrin, malathion, or benzyl alcohol. If your case is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000838.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Head lice 
    Lotions and shampoos containing 1% permethrin (Nix) often work well. You can buy these medicines at the store without a prescription. If these products do not work, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000840.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pubic lice 
    ... treated with medicines that contain a substance called permethrin. To use this medicine: Thoroughly work the medicine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000841.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Lyme disease 
    ... clothing with insect repellant , such as DEET or permethrin. Follow instructions on the container. After returning home, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001319.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Typhus 
    ... Using insecticides (10% DDT, 1% malathion, or 1% permethrin)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001363.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pets and the immunocompromised person 
    ... ticks. Dogs and cats can use flea collars. Permethrin-treated bedding can decrease the risk of flea ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003967.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Zika virus disease 
    ... socks, and a hat. Use clothing coated with permethrin. Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007666.htm - Medical Encyclopedia