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2. Lindane - Wikipedia

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   Lindane is the gamma isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane ("γ-HCH"). In addition to the issue of lindane pollution, some concerns are related to the other isomers of HCH, namely alpha-HCH and beta-HCH, which are notably more toxic than lindane, lack its insecticidal properties, and are byproducts of lindane production. [ 6 ]

3. Pediculosis pubis - Wikipedia

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   Definition. Pediculosis pubis is an infestation by the pubic louse, Pthirus pubis, a wingless insect which feeds on blood and lays its eggs (nits) on mainly pubic hair. Less commonly, hair near the anus, armpit, beard, eyebrows, moustache, and eyelashes may be involved. [1][2][3] Although the presence of pubic lice is associated with the ...

4. Treatment of human lice - Wikipedia

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   The treatment of human lice is the removal of head lice parasites from human hair. It has been debated and studied for centuries. However, the number of cases of human louse infestations (or pediculosis) has increased worldwide since the mid-1960s, reaching hundreds of millions annually. [1] There is no product or method that assures 100% ...

5. Pubic Crabs and Sexual Transmission - AOL

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   Shampoos that contain lindane are sometimes prescribed to kill pubic lice and is rarely recommended. However, lindane shampoo has severe potential neurological side effects. It is unsuitable for ...

6. Crotamiton - Wikipedia

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   Crotamiton. Crotamiton is a drug that is used both as a scabicidal (for treating scabies) and as a general antipruritic (anti-itching drug). It is a prescription, lotion-based medicine that is applied to the whole body to get rid of the scabies mite that burrows under the skin and causes itching.

7. Cypermethrin - Wikipedia

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   Cypermethrin is moderately toxic through skin contact or ingestion. It may cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Symptoms of dermal exposure include numbness, tingling, itching, burning sensation, loss of bladder control, incoordination, seizures and possible death. Pyrethroids may adversely affect the central nervous system.