BACKGROUND Interest in developing physically active pediculicides has identified new active substances. The objective was to evaluate a new treatment for clinical efficacy. METHODS AND FINDINGS We describe the selection of 1,2-octanediol as a potential pediculicide. Clinical studies were community based. The main outcome measure was no live lice, after two treatments, with follow up visits ov...

Successful feeding by mosquitoes through permethdn-treated battle-dress uniforms (BDUs) was observed in the Shoalwater Bay Tiaining Area (SWBTA), Queensland, Australia, during Operation Tandem Thrust 1997 (TT97). Therefore, during Operation Tandem Thrust 2001, the repellency of permethrin-treated BDUs was evaluated. Washing permethrin-treated BDUs 1 time reduced the permethrin concentration by ...

To determine cypermethrin and permethrin in agricultural products, a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method was employed. The matrix interferences were minimized by direct dilution of the extracts. No further cleanup was needed. A minimum matrix effect with a 1:10 dilution of white wine for cypermethrin and a 1:200 dilution of red and white wines, fruits, and vegetables fo...

J. Econ.Entomol.76: 987-989 (1983) ABSTRACT Cultures of Trichoplusia ni (HUbner), collected during 1980 from II eastern states and California, were assessed for susceptibility to methomyl and permethrin. T. ni were more susceptible to permethrin than methomyl, and the ratio of LD", values (methomylto permethrin) within each location ranged from 28:1 to 691:1. LDsovalues for permethrin varied by...

BACKGROUND A previous study indicated that a single application of 4% dimeticone liquid gel was effective in treating head louse infestation. This study was designed to confirm this in comparison with two applications of 1% permethrin. METHODS We have performed a single centre parallel group, randomised, controlled, open label, community based trial, with domiciliary visits, in Cambridgeshire...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of saffron as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer. The pollens of the saffron were dried and powdered in a grinder. The experimental formulations included a homosalate (8%) lotion reference, lotions with 2, 4 and 8% of grinded saffron, and the control lotion base without saffron. The lotions containing saffron were prepared like homosal...

INTRODUCTION This article presents the development and evaluation of a new topical formulation of diclofenac diethylamine (DDA) as a locally applied analgesic lotion. METHODS To this end, the lotion formulations were formulated with equal volume of varying concentrations (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%; v/v) of permeation enhancers, namely propylene glycol (PG) and turpentine oil (TO). These lotions were sub...

To determine the effect of Artemisia sieberi lotion in signs & symptoms of Tinea versicolor, a randomized, double - blind clinical trial was performed comparing topical application of Artemisia sieberi lotion with Clotrimazole topical lotion, twice daily for 2 week. 60 patients suffering from Tinea versicolor completed the study. 29 patients were treated with Artemisia sieberi lotion and 31 pat...

1. A small hypodermic syringe is used, the needle of which is sterilized by boiling for 2?3 mins. in a test tube. The syringe is washed out with 1 in *20 carbolic lotion by means of drawing up some of the lotion into the syringe 3?4 times. A small spoon is also placed in the 1 in 20 carbolic lotion and is used to receive the quinine lotion when it is poured out from the bottle previous to chang...