The effectiveness of garlic, black turmeric, and red betel vine solutions to maintain scalp hygiene (pediculicide efficacy test toward head lice)

• Main Authors: Amin Samiasih (Author), Ayu Dianingsih (Author), Richa Jannet Ferdisa (Author), Fitria Wati (Author), Tri Hartiti (Author), Ernawati Ernawati (Author), Arief Yanto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: lppm Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Head lice (Pediculosis humanus capitis) is a parasite sticking on the scalp and in between the hair. It lives by laying its eggs on some strands of hair and sucking blood from the scalp, which results in itching, inflammation, restless sleep, and concentration degradation. Lice could also lower self...