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First received: November 22, 2022

Clinical Trial: Comparison of Oral Ivermectin and Permethrin 5% Lotion in Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: Completed

Condition: Pediculosis

Study Type: Interventional


Official Title: Comparison of Oral Ivermectin and Permethrin 5% Lotion in Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis

Brief Summary: In children, pediculosis is a common ectoparasitic infestation. Infestation of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) causes a variety of physical symptoms, including pruritus, excoriation, cervical lymphadenopathy, and conjunctivitis1. It also has a number of negative social consequences, including parental anxiety and stigmatization of infested children2.It is a significant public health issue that primarily affects school-aged children aged 8 to 113. In developing nations, prevalence rates of up to 40% have been…

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