Table 1. 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines: Ectoparasitic InfectionsTreatment of Pediculosis Pubis
Recommended
for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis
Permethrin 1% cream rinseapplied to affected areas and washed off after 10 minutes
Permethrin 1% cream rinse
Tradename:Acticin, Elimite, Nix
Recommended
for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis
Pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxideapplied to the affected area and washed off after 10 minutes
Pyrethrin with piperonyl butoxide
Tradename:
Alternative
for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis
Malathion 0.5% lotionapplied to affected areas and washed off after 8–12 hours
Malathion 0.5% lotion
Tradename:Ovide
Alternative
for Treatment of Pediculosis Pubis
Ivermectin250 μg/kg body weight, orally, repeated in 7 to 14 days
Ivermectin
Tradename:StromectolSource: Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. Ectoparasitic infections. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(No. RR-4):1-187. [2021 STI Treatment Guidelines]