Head lice. Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group receives a topical traditional formulation (liberated bark extract) twice daily for one week.alongside with permethrine shampoo. Intervention 2: Control group: r
Sponsors
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Definitive diagnosis of head lice: The presence of live lice or active eggs (nits) on the scalp hair must be confirmed by a physician or dermatologist. Absence of severe skin diseases: Participants must not have skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or severe scalp infections. No use of anti-lice treatments: Participants must not have used any anti-lice treatment (chemical or herbal) within the past two weeks. Informed consent: Participants or their parents (in the case of children) must provide informed consent to participate in the study No known allergy to herbal compounds or 1% permethrin.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age below 5 or above 50 years, or no confirmed head lice infestation by a physician. Presence of active/severe skin disease, known allergy to plant compounds, pregnancy or breastfeeding, uncontrolled systemic diseases, concurrent topical medication use, or lack of consent/compliance with the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The number of live lice present on the scalp. Timepoint: At the baseline, after first and second week. Method of measurement: Clinical observation.;Scalp Itching. Timepoint: At the baseline, after first and second week. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale (VAS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public Contacthosein masoodi
Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed