Effectiveness and tolerability of a squalane and dimethicone-based treatment for head lice
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2021-04-02
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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 atopic skin from 12 months of age. Showing high in vitro efficacy and good skin acceptability, this solution is presented as a new safe alternative therapy for treatment of head lice infestations.
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Head lice , Pediculicides , Physically acting , Ovicidal , In vitro efficacy , Children , Head lice , Pediculicides , Physically acting , Ovicidal , In vitro efficacy , Children , Parasitology , General Veterinary , Insect Science , Infectious Diseases , Funding Info , This work was funded by Ferrer International S.A., the company that developed the human head louse treatment discussed in this paper._x000D_This solution is marketed as “OTC ANTIPIOJOS FORMULA TOTAL” by Ferrer International S.A. in Spain. , This work was funded by Ferrer International S.A., the company that developed the human head louse treatment discussed in this paper._x000D_ This solution is marketed as “OTC ANTIPIOJOS FORMULA TOTAL” by Ferrer International S.A. in Spain.
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Martínez de Murguía Fernández , L , Puig Algora , G , Bajona Roig , M & Bacchini , G 2021 , ' Effectiveness and tolerability of a squalane and dimethicone-based treatment for head lice ' , Parasitology Research , vol. 120 , no. 5 , pp. 1883-1890 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07113-y