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. 2011 May 16;2011:1703.
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