Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Eradication rate | |||||
RCT |
214 young people and 39 adults |
Proportion of lice-free people after the second treatment, or no re-infestation after cure
89/127 (70%) with dimeticone 94/125 (75%) with phenothrin |
ARR –5% 95% CI –16% to +6% |
Not significant |