Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Eradication rates | |||||
RCT |
73 children and adults |
Proportion of lice-free people after the second treatment, or no re-infestation after cure
14 days
30/43 (70%) with dimeticone 10/30 (33%) with malathion |
ARR –36% 95% CI –60% to –13% P <0.01 |
Effect size not calculated | dimeticone |