title: Clinical evaluation of an after-pediculicide nit removal system.
abstract: A significant problem in the management of pediculosis is the removal of nits from the hair after pediculicide treatment. This study describes use of a nit removal system incorporating a cream rinse containing formic acid that loosens the bond between the nit and hair. Twenty-four children with pediculosis capitis, age 4 to 12 years, were evaluated. Sections of hair with equivalent numbers of nits were identified as control or test sites. Combining for 5 minutes after use of the formic acid rinse removed 93.5% of nits compared with a 27.6% reduction in the control section (p less than 0.0001). These results demonstrate that use of this nit removal system greatly facilitates nit removal.
authors.affiliation: Marion County Health Department, Indianapolis, Indiana.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: DeFelice
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rumsfield
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Bernstein
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Roshal
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005561:Formates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D010063:Ovum / Q000187:drug effects*; D010374:Pediculus / Q000254:growth & development*; D011722:Pyrethrins / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012915:Soaps
chemical_list: D005561:Formates; D011722:Pyrethrins; D012915:Soaps; C030544:formic acid