Male and female schoolchildren aged 6 to 13, with head lice infestations. Pediculus humanus capitis, head lice infestations, kdr mutation, permethrin lotion
Conditions
Interventions
The medication used for the treatment was permethrin 1% lotion. The medication application method was advised as the following: Apply the lotion to dry hair, the scalp, behind the ears, and the nape o
Experimental Drug
1% permethrin lotion
Sponsors
Fundamental Fund, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 13 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Male and female schoolchildren aged 6 to 13, with at least one live head louse identified through the dry combing method.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of allergy to permethrins, pyrethroids, pyrethrins, or chrysanthemum, coexisting scalp diseases and disorders, use of any pediculicide-based products or medication within the last two weeks, non-adherence to the protocol, or refusal to complete informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Free from head lice (cure) 7 and 14 days after first treatment no living lice,kdr mutation before treatment PCR-RFLP | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adverse events 7 and 14 days after first treatment pruritus and burning score | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactNarisa Brownell
Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed