Snapshot A 5-year-old girl comes home from school reporting itching. Her mom notices that she is scratching her hair. She finds out that other children at the school are suffering from similar symptoms. They present to the pediatrician's office, where a careful examination shows viable nits 0.5 cm away from base of the hair shaft. She is prescribed topical permethrin. (Pediculus capitis infection) Introduction Drugs login to view 6 more bullets Clinical use login to view 3 more bullets Permethrin Mechanism of action login to view 1 more bullet Adverse effects login to view 2 more bullets Malathion Mechanism of action login to view 1 more bullet Adverse effects login to view 2 more bullets Lindane Mechanism of action login to view 1 more bullet Clinical use login to view 2 more bullets Adverse effects login to view 2 more bullets