Effectiveness and tolerability of a squalane and dimethicone-based treatment for head lice
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Martínez de Murguía Fernández, Leticia; Puig Algora, Gemma; Bajona Roig, Marta; Bacchini, GabrielaDate
2021-04-02Keywords
Head lice
Pediculicides
Physically acting
Ovicidal
In vitro efficacy
Children
Abstract
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are worldwide obligate human ectoparasites, with high implications in pediatrics. In Europe, first-line topical neurotoxic insecticidal therapeutic strategies are being replaced by topical physically acting agents as the first-choice treatment. Safety of the active ingredients and high efficacy in a one-time single-dose treatment with a brief treatment application time are key issues for consumer use and effective compliance. The aim of this study was to assess the in vitro efficacy of a newly developed squalane and dimethicone-based pediculicidal formula, against motile head lice and eggs after 2 and 5 min immersion in the product, as well as its skin tolerance and acceptability under dermatological and pediatric expert control in children with atopic skin. The results indicate that at both time points, 100% mortality rate of head lice crawling stages and latest age eggs was achieved. The formula was well tolerated and suitable for children with ...
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