RESEARCH and INSIGHTS

HEAD LICE INFESTATION AND TREATMENT

Insect Research & Development specializes in effective head lice treatment, leveraging over 35 years of expertise. We provide reliable solutions to combat head lice infestations, utilizing advanced techniques and thorough understanding to ensure successful outcomes.

Our Publications

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  • Resistance Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow ICP7 Ian Burgess 2023
  • Physically Acting Treatments for Head Lice – Can We Still Claim They are ‘Resistance Proof’ Burgess 2022
  • Head louse egg and nit remover – Brunton et al., 2019
  • Can neem oil help eliminate lice – Brown and Burgess, 2017
  • Neem-silicone lotion and ultrasound nit comb – Burgess et al., 2017
  • Head lice – resistance and treatment options – Burgess, 2016
  • A Novel Nit Comb Concept Using Ultrasound Actuation – Burgess et al., 2016
  • Treatment of Parasitic Skin Diseases with Dimeticones – Burgess, 2015
  • Laboratory and clinical trials of cocamide diethanolamine lotion against head lice – Burgess et al., 2015
  • Soya oil-based shampoo superior to 0.5% permethrin lotion for head louse infestation (Corrigendum) – Burgess et al., 2015
  • Prevention of head louse infestation – Burgess et al., 2014
  • Comparison of phenothrin mousse, phenothrin lotion, and wet-combing for treatment of head louse infestation – Burgess et al., 2014
  • Can head louse repellents really work – Burgess et al., 2014
  • 4% dimeticone liquid gel versus 1% permethrin creme for treatment of head louse infestation – Burgess et al., 2013
  • Clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of isopropyl myristate-cyclomethicone solution against head lice – Burgess et al., 2008
  • Tocopheryl acetate 20% spray for elimination of head louse infestation – Burgess et al., 2013
  • Dealing with head lice – Burgess, 2012
  • 1,2-Octanediol for treating head louse infestation – Burgess et al., 2012
  • Soya oil-based shampoo superior to 0.5% permethrin lotion for head louse infestation – Burgess et al., 2011
  • Dimeticone 4% liquid gel found to kill all lice and eggs – Burgess and Burgess, 2011
  • Do nit removal formulations and other treatments loosen head louse eggs and nits from hair – Burgess, 2010
  • Oral Ivermectin versus Malathion Lotion for difficult-to-treat head lice – Chosidow, 2010
  • Self care of head louse infestation – Burgess, 2010
  • Current treatments for pediculosis capitis – Burgess, 2009
  • The mode of action of dimeticone 4% lotion against head lice – Burgess, 2009
  • Clinical trial showing superiority of a coconut and anise spray over permethrin 0.43% lotion for head louse infestation – Burgess, 2009
  • Comparing 4% Dimeticone Lotion with 0.5% Malathion Liquid for head louse infestation – Burgess et al., 2007
  • The association between impetigo, insect bites and air temperature – Elliot et al., 2006
  • Treatment of head louse infestation with 4% dimeticone lotion – Burgess et al., 2005
  • Human lice and their control – Burgess, 2004
  • Head lice – Burgess, 2001
  • Head lice – Burgess, 2000-2001
  • Management of insecticide resistance in head lice – Burgess and Brown, 1999
  • Head lice – Developing a practical approach – Burgess, 1998
  • Treatment of head lice – Burgess, 1996
  • Head lice and their management – Burgess, 1995
  • Head lice resistant to pyrethroid insecticides in Britain – 1995
  • Synergized Pyrethrin Mousse, A New Approach to Head Lice Eradication – Burgess et al., 1994
  • New head-louse repellent – Burgess, 1993
  • The efficacy of d-phenothrin and permethrin formulations against head lice – Burgess et al., 1992
  • Lice and scabies – guide to diagnosis and treatment – Burgess, 1992
  • Scalp infestation by liposcelis mendax – Burgess, 1991

TICKS, ALLERGIES AND INSECT BITES

Insect Research & Development focuses on addressing issues related to ticks, allergies, and insect bites, applying over 35 years of specialized knowledge to offer effective solutions and relief.

Our Publications

The travels of a lone star tick – Alderdice and Burgess, 1998
Once Bitten – Burgess, 1997
Allergic reactions to Arthropods – Burgess, 1993
Sciapods and elephantiasis – Burgess, 1990

MITES AND SCABIES RESEARCH

Our Publications

– Reproduction and Development of Laboratory and Wild House Dust Mites – Hart et al., 2007

– A steady-state model for predicting hygrothermal conditions in bed in relation to house dust mite requirements – Pretlove, 2005

– Understanding scabies – Burgess 2003

– Biology and epidemiology of scabies – Burgess, 1999

– Effects of essential oils on house dust mites – Priestley et al., 1998

– Sarcoptes scabiei and Scabies – Burgess, 1994

– How is scabies recognised – Burgess, 1993

– Managing Scabies – Burgess, 1993

– Skin Scraping for Scabies Mites – Burgess, 1993

– Aqueous malathion 05% as a scabicide – a clinical trial – Burgess et al., 1986

– Unusual features of scabies associated with topical fluorinated steroids – Burgess, 1973

MAGGOTS AND MYIASIS RESEARCH

Insect Research & Development focuses on addressing issues related to ticks, allergies, and insect bites, applying over 35 years of specialized knowledge to offer effective solutions and relief.

Our Publications

– Umbilical myiasis – Burgess, 2012

– Myiasis – maggot infestation – Burgess, 2003

– Myiasis due to Parasarcophaga argyrostoma – Burgess and Spraggs, 1992

– Cutaneous myiasis caused by the housefly – Burgess and Davies, 1991

– Myiasis – The development of fly larvae in living organisms – 1991

Other Research

Our Publications

– How do echinophthiridae on seals survive months of immersion – Burgess