What treatments are used to treat body lice?

What treatments are used to treat body lice?

Many people recover without medication, focusing on keeping their bodies, clothing and bedding clean and free of lice. But if you can’t regularly bathe or wash your clothes, your healthcare provider may suggest medications, including:

• Oral antiparasite medication, like ivermectin tablets.
• Topical antiparasite powder, lotion, cream or shampoo, like permethrin.

Your healthcare provider should discuss how to use these treatments and any possible side effects.