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formic acid and Lice Infestations

formic acid has been researched along with Lice Infestations in 3 studies

formic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd
formic acid : The simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon. Occurs naturally in various sources including the venom of bee and ant stings, and is a useful organic synthetic reagent. Principally used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. Induces severe metabolic acidosis and ocular injury in human subjects.

Lice Infestations: Parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin by members of the order Phthiraptera, especially on humans by Pediculus humanus of the family Pediculidae. The hair of the head, eyelashes, and pubis is a frequent site of infestation. (From Dorland, 28th ed; Stedman, 26th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Head lice infestations are very common in children aged between 3 and 12 yr old."1.40Efficacy of products to remove eggs of Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) from the human hair. ( Brochez, L; Lambert, J; Lapeere, H; Leybaert, L; Remon, JP; Stichele, RH; Verhaeghe, E, 2014)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (66.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lapeere, H1
Brochez, L1
Verhaeghe, E1
Stichele, RH1
Remon, JP1
Lambert, J1
Leybaert, L1
DeFelice, J1
Rumsfield, J1
Bernstein, JE1
Roshal, JY1
Parish, LC1
Witkowski, JA1
Millikan, LE1

Trials

1 trial available for formic acid and Lice Infestations

ArticleYear
Clinical evaluation of an after-pediculicide nit removal system.
    International journal of dermatology, 1989, Volume: 28, Issue:7

    Topics: Animals; Child; Child, Preschool; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Formates; Humans; Lice Infestati

1989

Other Studies

2 other studies available for formic acid and Lice Infestations

ArticleYear
Efficacy of products to remove eggs of Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) from the human hair.
    Journal of medical entomology, 2014, Volume: 51, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Child; Formates; Hair; Hair Preparations; Humans; Hypromellose Derivatives; Lice Infestatio

2014
Pediculosis capitis and the stubborn nit.
    International journal of dermatology, 1989, Volume: 28, Issue:7

    Topics: Animals; Child; Female; Formates; Humans; Insecticides; Lice Infestations; Male; Ovum; Pediculus; Sc

1989