Patent ID: 6350734
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: A01N,A61K,A61Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of rendering ectoparasites removable from a subject, said ectoparasites having an immersion reflex, comprising:a) applying to an area of the subject's body having the ectoparasites an effective amount of a composition, said composition comprising: (i) a driable pediculostatic agent, said driable pediculostatic agent consisting essentially of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of non-volatile surfactants, polar organic compounds, non-volatile fatty alcohols, and non-volatile fatty esters, for a time sufficient to trigger the immersion reflex in said ectoparasites; and (ii) a detectable marker, and then b) drying said composition with air or with heat.