Dressler, Goldsmith, Shore, Sutker & Milnamow, Ltd.
Method and composition for treating pediculosis capitis
 A composition and method for removing head lice nits from a human are disclosed. The composition contains a therapeutically effective amount of formic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition is applied to the hair and scalp of a patient and maintained for a time period sufficient to dissolve the nit cement and provide detached nits. The hair and scalp are then washed or rinsed to remove the detached nits. 
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Joel E.
Bernstein