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Postgraduate Medicine Volume 102, 1997 - Issue 2
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Insect repellents

What really works?

Erick A. Mafong Dr Mafong is a member of the house staff, department of internal medicine, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.Correspondence[email protected]
, MD &
Lee A. Kaplan Dr Kaplan is associate clinical professor of medicine/dermatology and director of clinical dermatology, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.
, MD
Pages 63-74 | Published online: 30 Jun 2015
 
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At some time, almost everyone has a need for an insect repellent, whether during a backyard barbecue or an extended hike into bug-infested woods. However, concern about the safety of DEET has arisen because of reports of adverse reactions, and patients may have reservations about using it or another repellent, especially on their children. Which ones are both safe and effective? The authors of this article review relevant studies regarding common insect repellents and offer recommendations for optimal use.

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