the objective of this study was to investigate the propensity of permethrin (ptn) to induce oxidative stress and changes in enzyme activities in liver of rainbow trout and its possible attenuation by vitamin c. forty-eight fish were randomly assigned to 1 of 6 treatment groups and their livers were used for liver perfusion method: control (0 μgl-1 permethrin and 0 mgl-1 vitamin c), ptn-0.16 (0....

The objective of this study was to investigate the propensity of permethrin (PTN) to induce oxidative stress and changes in enzyme activities in liver of rainbow trout and its possible attenuation by vitamin C. Forty-eight fish were randomly assigned to 1 of 6 treatment groups and their livers were used for liver perfusion method: control (0 μgL-1 permethrin and 0 mgL-1 vitamin C), PTN-0.16 (0....

OBJECTIVE To compare three treatment modalities in scabies for safety, efficacy, and economy in a local population of Nagpur. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective, randomized, comparative clinical trial conducted in 103 participants, randomly allocated to three groups. First group received benzyl benzoate (BB) 25% lotion, second group received permethrin 5% cream, whereas third group ...

OBJECTIVES The emergence of drug-resistant lice has created the need for new therapies. This study assesses a new method without neurotoxins, extensive household cleaning, or nit removal. METHODS One hundred thirty-three subjects participated in 2 open clinical trials. In the first trial, 93 subjects completed treatment using a nontoxic, dry-on, suffocation-based, pediculicide lotion, minimal...

Head louse infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis, is a common health concern in pediatric age group. An itching of the scalp is the chief symptom, whereas presence of viable nits confirms the diagnosis of head louse infestation. Secondary bacterial infection with impetignization with cervical and occipital lymphadenopathy can complicate the clinical scena...

the New Mexico Department of Health reported one case of mercury poisoning associated with the use of a beauty lotion produced in Mexico. The lotion, marketed as 'Crema de Belleza', listed calomel as an ingredient without indicating its concentration. Laboratory testing by the National Public Health Laboratory in Tamaulipas, Mexico, showed that the lotion contained 6–10% mercury by weight. 1 We...

The objective of this study was to investigate the propensity of permethrin (PTN) to induce oxidative stress and changes in enzyme activities in liver of rainbow trout and its possible attenuation by vitamin C. Forty-eight fish were randomly assigned to 1 of 6 treatment groups and their livers were used for liver perfusion method: control (0 µgL(-1) permethrin and 0 mgL(-1) vitamin C), PTN-0.16...

Scabies is commonly treated with acaricides but the treatment of choice is still controversial. This study aimed at comparing the efficacy of oral ivermectin vs. lindane lotion 1% for the treatment of scabies. Four hundred fourty patients with scabies were enrolled, and randomized into two groups: the first group received a single dose of oral ivermectin 200 microg/kg body weight, and the secon...