Head lice. Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: After providing the necessary training for parents (mothers) regarding the correct use of Dimethicone lotion, between 10-8 cc of Dimethicone 4% fully covered on all
Sponsors
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children infected with head lice; Age 3 to 12 years; Having general health; Parental Satisfaction for Child Participation in the Plan;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having autoimmune disease; Having a history of asthma History of using anti-convulsion drugs Use of anti-lice drugs in a recent month Having a scalp wound or scalp burning Having tumors of the scalp Parental no satisfaction for Child Participation in the Plan;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement based on the absence of adult lice, nymphs and lambs (Rashke). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, 7 and 14 days after the treatment. Method of measurement: Examination of children with magnifying by a pediatrician. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measuring the level of itching of the scalp. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, 7 and 14 days after the treatment. Method of measurement: Use the Visual Analogue Scale to measure the itching. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Bagher Sohrabi
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed