Lindane WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Lindane
Lindane is a prescription topical treatment for head lice and scabies, and it is formulated as a shampoo and a lotion. Since 1995 it has been designated a "second-line" treatment, meaning it should be used only when other "first-line" treatments have failed. The efficacy of lindane has decreased in recent years because of increasing resistance, and lindane is generally not as effective as other treatments or as safe. ...Read more at Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- 1951 lindane was approved for medical use in the treatment of scabies and lice.1
- November 2006, lindane was banned in 52 countries, restricted in 33 countries.1
- Lindane is banned in California.1
- Adverse reactions to lindane have been reported, ranging from skin irritation to seizures to, in rare instances, death.1
- Lindane should not be used on premature infants and individuals with known uncontrolled seizure disorders, and should be used with caution in infants, children, the elderly.1
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Latest Headlines on Lindane
What is Lindane?
- Water Filter Comparisons: Lindane Definition
- National Pediculosis Association: What is Lindane Anyway?
- Fred Senese (via Frostburg State University): What is Lindane?
What are the Uses for Lindane?
- National Pediculosis Association: Major Uses of Lindane
- Cornell University College: What is The History Of Lindane's Use?
- RxList: Indications & Dosage of Lindane
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Lindane?
- Wikipedia: Human Health Effects of Lindane
- FirstData Bank (via MedicineNet): Lindane Drug Interactions
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Lindane Side Effects
- YouTube: Mix-ups Involving Lindane (Oct. 2005)
What are the Alternatives to Lindane?
- Organised Wisdom: Malathion | Head Lice Treatments
- Inform.org: Lindane Alternatives: Health and Environmental Effects
- BNET Business Network: Lindane: Banned In 52 Countries-Still Used On Kids In US (Oct. 2006)
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Lindane?
- WholeHealthMD: Alternative Treatments To Lindane
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Lice
- Heavens Natural Blend: Natural Remedies Best for Head Lice Treatment
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Lindane
- HealthBoards: Scabies? Can I Be Cured?
- Yahoo Health: Parent's Against Lindane
- HealthTalk: Dr. Z’s Medical Report
- DailyStrength: Head Lice
Clinical Trials for Lindane
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials On Lindane
Controversy and Lawsuits about Lindane
- Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA): California's Lindane Ban
- National Pediculosis Association: Lindane Recalls & Alerts
- About.com: FDA Issues Health Advisory Regarding Labelling Changes for Lindane
Abuse of Lindane
- FirstData Bank (via MedicineNet): Lindane Overdose
- RxList: Overdosage & Contraindications of Lindane
- PsychiatryOnline: Long-Term Psychological and Neurological Complications of Lindane Poisoning
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Lindane
- PubMed Central: Articles About Lindane
- JAMA: Scientific and Medical Articles About Lindane
- Google Scholar: Recent Articles About Lindane
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