Use an over-the-counter lice treatment containing permethrin 1% or pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide
Apply the treatment exactly as directed on the product label
Treat all affected hair-bearing areas except the scalp and eyebrows unless instructed by a clinician
Leave the treatment on for the recommended time, then rinse off
Repeat treatment in 7 to 10 days if directed by the product label or clinician
Remove nits and lice with a fine-tooth comb if needed
Wash clothing, towels, and bedding used in the previous 2 to 3 days in hot water and dry on high heat
Seal items that cannot be washed in a plastic bag for at least 2 weeks
Avoid sexual contact until treatment is completed and partners are treated
Notify recent sexual partners so they can be treated
Avoid sharing towels, bedding, or clothing until the infestation is cleared
Treat any secondary skin infection if present
See a clinician if treatment fails, symptoms worsen, or lice are on eyelashes or eyebrows
Use petroleum jelly on eyelashes only if advised by a clinician
Do not use lice treatments on eyebrows or eyelashes unless specifically instructed by a clinician
Check for other sexually transmitted infections if pubic lice were acquired through sexual contact