Pediculosis. Head louse infestation
Conditions
Interventions
The study will be conducted as a before and after clinical trial . In intervention group, for each patient, 60 cc of Rhus coriaria product, sprayed for three continuous days, 20 cc daily with a plast
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for research,Traditional Medicine School,Shahid Beheshti University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Take at least two continuous period of permethrin, according to the correct instruction Having at least grade one (5-9 nit or live lice) according to severity of the contamination
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Sensitivity to product Head skin ulcers Secondary skin infection including Impetigo Chronic skin disease such as Psoriasis Immunodeficiency Pregnancy Participation in any clinical trial within the past 4 weeks Use less than twice in every three consecutive days The concomitant use of another anti-lice drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pediculosis severity of contamination. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention, 4, 10, and 14 days after the start of the Rhus coriaria product. Method of measurement: Mature insect count and lice egg. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pruritus rate. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention, 4, 10, and 14 days after the start of the Rhus coriaria product. Method of measurement: Ask the patient. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAtefe Sharif
School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed