TY - JOUR T1 - Combined permethrin (PER) and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) was better than PER alone but not better than TMP/SMX alone for treating head lice infestation in children JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 111 LP - 111 DO - 10.1136/ebn.4.4.111 VL - 4 IS - 4 A2 - , Y1 - 2001/10/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/4/4/111.abstract N2 - Hipolito RB, Mallorca FG, Zuniga-Macaraig ZO, et al. Head lice infestation: single drug versus combination therapy with one percent permethrin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.Pediatrics2001 Mar;107:E30.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed QUESTION: Is combined permethrin (PER) and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) better than either PER or TMP/SMX alone for treating head lice infestation (HLI)?Randomised (unclear allocation concealment), blinded (unclear), controlled trial with 4 weeks of follow up.3 private paediatric and family practices in San Joaquin County, California, USA.115 children who were 2–13 years of age (70% girls) and had HLI (confirmed by inspection of scalp and hair for the presence of adult lice and nymphal stage or eggs). Children with hypersensitivity to TMP/SMX or 1% PER, or a history of parental non-compliance or neglect were excluded. 97% of children completed follow up.For all groups, parents were instructed to wash the child's hair with regular … ER -