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US 6,485,734 B1Granted
Topical composition for the treatment of head lice and nits and method
OwnerBradley Baker, David Holland +1inventors
InventorsBradley Baker, David Holland, Forrest Fesperman
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Abstract
A composition is provided which serves as a pediculicide for topical application to the hair and scalp of humans and other animals. The solutions take the form of a mousse, shampoo and a detergent. The active ingredient is a saponin, preferably derived from yucca extract.
Claims7
A method of eradicating Pediculus humanus capitis comprising the steps of:
- A) applying to the hair and scalp in need of such treatment, an insecticidally effective amount of a solution whose active ingredient consists of:
- i) a saponin containing botanical extract at a concentration of at least 200 ppm, based on total weight of the solution;
- ii) the solution optionally contains an acrylic polymer in a concentration from about 1.0 to about 2.0 weight per cent;
- B) allowing the solution to remain in contact with the hair and scalp for at least 20 minutes, said 20 minutes being sufficient to kill the Pediculus humanus capitis;
- C) washing the solution from the hair and scalp after at least 20 minutes has elapsed.
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A method of eradicating Pediculus humanus capitis comprising the steps of:
- A) applying to the hair and scalp in need of such treatment, an insecticidally effective amount of a conditioner whose active ingredient consists of:
- i) a saponin extract at a concentration of at least 200 ppm, based on total weight of the solution;
- B) allowing the solution to remain in contact with the hair and scalp overnight while sleeping for at least six hours;
- C) washing the solution from the hair and scalp.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.