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News from the global scientific community focused on furthering the understanding and treatment of pediculosis, including research and clinical trials. |
A study testing a neem-extract head lice treatment has found evidence for efficacy in treating head lice infection.
Recent trials for oil-based lice treatments have shown promising results in using physical action to treat lice infections.
A review of head lice clinical trials news in 2016.
A study investigating the chemical composition and the pediculicidal activity of natural essential oils provides evidence for effectiveness against both lice and eggs.
Several recent studies shed light on the prevalence of lice infection, and its relationship to socioeconomic factors, across the globe.
A new study has produced further information on the spread of lice resistance to pyrethrin-type treatments.
A new study has revealed that eugenol, a major component of clove essential oil, has strong repellent effect on body lice.
A meta-analysis study has revealed that the that prevalence of head lice infestation among Iranian primary school children is relatively high with greater prevalence among girls.
Medscape has published a summary of studies evaluating the effect of using tea tree oil in treating head lice.
A study aimed at comparing the efficacy of commercially available anti-head lice shampoos has demonstrated that products containing mineral oils are more effective for killing head lice.