A highly efficacious pediculicide based on dimeticone: Randomized observer blinded comparative trial
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A highly efficacious pediculicide based on dimeticone: Randomized observer blinded comparative trial
BACKGROUND Infestation with the human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) occurs worldwide. Existing treatment options are limited, and reports of resistance to commonly used pediculicides have been increasing. In this trial we assessed the efficacy of a product containing a high (92%) concentration of the silicone oil dimeticone (identical in composition to NYDA(R)), as compared to a 1% per...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Infectious Diseases
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1471-2334
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-8-115