Background: Head louse infestations are prevalent worldwide. Over the past 20-25 years, 15-20% of all children in Israel between 4 and 13 years of age have been infested with head lice. This is mainly due to the existence of ineffective pediculicides on the market.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Head lice move easily from head to head. The lack of safe, effective repellents leads to reinfestation.
Objectives: To test the efficacy of a slow-release citronella formulation as a repellent against the head louse.
Background: Head louse infestations are prevalent worldwide. Over the past 20-25 years, 15-20% of all children in Israel between 4 and 13 years of age have been infested with head lice. This is mainly due to the existence of ineffective pediculicides on the market.
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