Date:3/4/2010

to the mounting resistance of head lice to traditional treatments, promising alternative therapies have emerged, including the use of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole combined with topical therapies, products that can suffocate the lice, and novel agents or devices that work to physically destroy the lice," said Dr. Yan. "The specific alternative therapy used will depend in large part on the dermatologist's assessment of the safety and efficacy of available therapies and the degree of infestation."

Dr. Yan added that people who experience any unusual rashes, especially those accompanied by itching or inflammation, should consult their dermatologist for proper evaluation and treatment.

For more information about skin, hair and nail conditions that affect children, please visit the Academy's new Web site www.KidsSkinHealth.org.

Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 16,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committe
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