Pediculosis. Head-louse infestation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Formulations of lindane 1% shampoos were used on a group of 40 girls in form of 4 courses during 2 weeks, 5 minutes topical administration each course. Interventi
Treatment - Other
Intervention group 1: Formulations of lindane 1% shampoos were used on a group of 40 girls in form of 4 courses during 2 weeks, 5 minutes topical administration each course
Intervention group 1: Formulations of permethrin 1% shampoos will be used on a group of 40 girls in form of 4 courses during 2 weeks, 5 minutes topical administration each course
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Vice Chancellor for Research Affairs
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
6 Years to 13 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria comprises of being female at age 6 to 13 and generally healthy. Exclusion criteria also considered as being at any other treatment procedure for pediculosis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Head lice infestation. Timepoint: Followed up for two weeks from initial treatment on days 2, 6, 9 and 14. Method of measurement: plastic lice detection combs (Hedrin). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Itching. Timepoint: Followed up for two weeks from initial treatment on days 2, 6, 9 and 14. Method of measurement: Qualitative questionaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZahra Nasiri
School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed