Which is better for lice, lindane cream or sulfur ointment?

Lindane cream and sulfur cream are both drugs for lice, there is no better drug, according to the actual situation of the patient to choose. 1. Lindane cream: the main ingredient is lindane, also known as propyl hexachlorobenzene, is an emulsion-type white cream. It is mainly used for the treatment of scabies and pubic lice disease. The method of use is to remove the pubic hair, apply Lindane cream 3~5 times a day, wash and disinfect the clothing, etc. It is recommended that sexual partners be treated at the same time. Adverse reactions such as erythema and burning sensation are common. It is forbidden for those who are allergic to the cream, pregnant women and infants under 4 years old. 2. Sulfur ointment: Sulfur ointment is a yellow cream, which has the effect of inhibiting the growth of mold, killing skin parasites, softening the skin horny layer and inhibiting sebaceous gland secretion. It is commonly used to treat scabies, seborrheic dermatitis, etc. It can also be used to treat pubic lice. 5% sulfur ointment can be used to treat pubic lice in infants and children. Common adverse reactions include stinging, redness, itching, etc. Allergic to sulfur ointment and contraindicated in pregnant women. Both drugs can be used to treat pubic lice disease, but the choice of drug needs to be based on the patient’s own situation, there is no which drug is better. Patients suffering from pubic lice disease are advised to go to the regular hospital in time, after a clear diagnosis under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate drugs, standardized treatment.