A 3-year-old child has head lice. What will the initial treatment recommendation be to treat this child?

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Permethrin is the initial treatment recommendation for head lice in children according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lindane should be avoided due to potential neurotoxicity, pyrethrin is less effective than permethrin, and spinosad is not recommended for children under 6 years old.

A 3-Year-Old Child Has Head Lice