A single application of crotamiton lotion in the treatment of patients with pediculosis capitis.
A single application of 10% crotamiton lotion cured 96% of the 49 patients treated for pediculosis capitis. Only two (4%) patients needed a second application. Following crotamiton application, pruritus regressed completely in 98% of the patients. An adverse effect, namely localized skin irritation leading to interruption of the trial treatment, was reported in one patient.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014052:Toluidines / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014052:Toluidines; C005553:crotamiton