| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication: | 2000 |
| Authors: | P. Bingham, Kirk, S., Hill, N., Figueroa, J. |
| Journal: | Public Health |
| Volume: | 114 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| Pagination: | 265 - 268 |
| Date Published: | 2000 |
| Keywords: | Control, efficacy, Pediculosis |
| Abstract: | A Department of Health leaflet suggests two treatment methods for head lice: mechanical removal by wet combing; and insecticide lotion/rinses. However, there are no reports in the literature comparing the effectiveness of these two treatment methods and well controlled clinical trials of insecticide treatments are sparse. A pilot randomized control trial of the effectiveness of a specific method of wet combing, 'Bug Busting', against a single application of a proprietary insecticide product is reported. The difficulties of designing a trial are discussed and modifications that would allow a definitive trial to take place are suggested. The pilot study included enzyme analysis of lice for insecticide resistance status assessment. |
| URL: | http://www.phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/46067.pdf |
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