Medical Condition Pediculosis Unspecified

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 132.9 - pediculosis unspecified

Active Ingredients used for Pediculosis Unspecified:

Tea Tree Oil

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
tea tree oil (melaleuca alternifolia [maiden & betche cheel)]	early studies have found that tea tree alone or in combination with other agents may be effective against lice. however, large, well-designed trials are still needed before a strong recommendation can be made.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.