ALLMedicine™ Lice Center

Jul 30th, 2021 - The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of diatom (microalgae) biomass as a lice-reducing ingredient in salmon feed. The original hypothesis was based on the fact that polyunsaturated aldehydes (PUAs), e.g. 2-trans, 4-trans decadenial ...

May 29th, 2021 - Pyrethroid insecticides are the only pesticides approved for the treatment of head lice (pediculosis capitis) infestations in Japan. However, in Okinawa Prefecture, 96% of head lice are resistant to pyrethroids. Here, we conducted a clinical trial...

May 24th, 2021 - Morphological anomalies in sucking lice (Phthiraptera: Anoplura) have been discussed sporadically, mainly when the changes were considerable, such as in the structure of the reproductive organs or pleural plates, and have concerned the most common...

May 22nd, 2021 - Fragmented mitochondrial (mt) genomes and extensive mt gene rearrangements have been frequently reported from parasitic lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera). However, relatively little is known about the mt genomes from the family Philopteridae, the most ...

May 4th, 2021 - Whale lice (Cyamidae; Amphipoda) are ectoparasitic crustaceans adapted to the marine environment with cetaceans as their host. There are few reports of cyamids occurring in odontocetes from the North Sea, and long-term studies are lacking. Marine ...

Jan 24th, 2018 - This study is comprised of two phases: screening and treatment. The screening period is 24 hours, followed by the treatment phase of 15 ± 3 days. During the treatment phase, subjects will be randomized to either test, reference of placebo treatmen...

Jul 16th, 2015 - A formulation of cocamide diethanolamine (DEA) surfactant was previously reported as showing efficacy to eliminate head louse infestation. This study has been designed to test those data using a new formulation of 10% cocamide DEA in an aqueous ba...

Jul 16th, 2015 - A previous study found that a formulation of 10% cocamide diethanolamine (DEA) aqueous lotion showed some efficacy to eliminate head louse infestation but that the treatment regimen was inadequate to kill all lice or louse eggs. This study has bee...

Oct 11th, 2012 - This is a Phase 3 multi-site, randomized, evaluator/investigator-blinded, three-arm, parallel group study evaluating the safety and efficacy of NatrOVA Creme Rinse - 1% (with nit combing and without nit combing) versus NIX Creme Rinse in an "actua...

Oct 11th, 2012 - This is a Phase 3 multi-site, randomized, evaluator/investigator-blinded, three-arm, parallel group study evaluating the safety and efficacy of NatrOVA Creme Rinse - 1% (with nit combing and without nit combing) versus NIX Creme Rinse in an "actua...

Mar 5th, 2020 - Diagnosis Diagnosis can be reached by visualizing adult lice, nymphs, or viable nits on the body or more commonly within inner clothing seams; nits also fluoresce under Wood light. 15 Although dermoscopy has proven useful for increased sensitivity.

Dec 1st, 2017 - Treatment Effective treatment of head lice requires eradication of all living lice as well as louse eggs. Topically applied pyrethroids, including pyrethrin shampoos and mousses and permethrin lotion 1%, are considered the first-line therapy.

Jan 19th, 2011 - January 19, 2011 (UPDATED January 27, 2011) — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved spinosad (Natroba Topical Suspension 0.9%, ParaPRO) for the treatment of head lice infestation in people aged 4 years and older. Head lice (Pedicu...

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Abstract and Introduction Introduction Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are ectoparasites, meaning that they live on or within the skin rather than inside the body. Annually, approximately 6 to 12 million U.S. children aged 3 to 11 years beco...