Essential Oils as a Potential Treatment Option for Pediculosis

Volume: 86, Issue: 09, Pages: 619 - 630
Published: May 4, 2020
Abstract
Pediculosis is a prevalent ectoparasite infestation caused by lice. The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) and body louse (Pediculus humanus humanus) are obligatory parasites whose only known hosts are humans. Pediculosis is probably the most common ectoparasitic infestation, affecting up to 80% of the population in several countries, and particularly prevalent in the infant population worldwide. Several treatment options, including shampoos...
Paper Details
Title
Essential Oils as a Potential Treatment Option for Pediculosis
Published Date
May 4, 2020
Volume
86
Issue
09
Pages
619 - 630
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