Correlation between mosquito repellent protection time and insensible water loss from the skin.
J Invest Dermatol, 1975/10;65(4):385-7.
PMID: 240895
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Abstract
Insensible water loss and mosquito repellent protection time have been found to be relatively characteristic of any given individual. In a population having a biologic distribution of repellent protection period against mosquitoes, an inverse linear correlation was observed between repellent duration and insensible water loss. Doubling of insensible water loss was associated with a 20% decrease in repellent duration. Repellent penetration or evaporation but not attractiveness to mosquitoes are explanations for the observed relationship.
MeSH terms
Adult; Culicidae; Humans; Insect Bites and Stings; Insect Repellents; Male; Time Factors; Water Loss, Insensible
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