Pediculosis. Pediculosis due to Pediculus humanus capitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients will receive standardized pewter spray based on alkaloid Harmine once at the beginning of diagnosis and after one week. Intervention 2: Control group: Pati
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All children between 3-12 years old referred to Baze Sheikh Health Center with pediculosis diagnose by a dermatologist: At the study beginning, at least 3 adult lice or at least 1 adult lice and 10 lice eggs should be seen in the patient's hair. Obtaining the informed consent of the patient / parents The patient's hair length should be at least 3 cm Patient/parents consent of not using any chemical, plant or other anti - louse treatment during the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Lack of patient/parents consent to participate in study Failing at follow-up and follow-up visits Children with age less than 3 years or over 12 Just lice egg are exist in patient’s hair not adult lice Patient’s hair cutting below 3 cm length Using from other anti-lice treatment in the last 7 days Taking antibiotics in the last 7 days Open wound existence in the patient's head Existence of any type of underlying scalp disease (other than lice) at the study beginning (such as psoriasis)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lice eradication rate. Timepoint: Observation of live lice at baseline and on days 2, 6, 7 and 14 after treatment. Method of measurement: By physical examination on specified days. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZohreh malekirad
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed