Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Eradication rate | |||||
RCT |
63 children and adults with head lice |
Population louse free
7 days
29/29 (100%) with permethrin (1% creme rinse) 3/34 (9%) with placebo (commercial creme rinse and alcohol) |
P <0.001 |
Effect size not calculated | permethrin |
RCT |
63 children and adults with head lice |
Proportion louse-free
14 days
28/29 (97%) with permethrin (1% creme rinse) 2/34 (6%) with placebo (commercial creme rinse plus alcohol) |
P <0.001 |
Effect size not calculated | permethrin |