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Article: Answering parents' questions about DEET, 'natural' repellents.(Pediatric Dermatology)

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April 1, 2008
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MIAMI BEACH -- Children's insect repellent products that contain alternative ingredients marketed as "natural" are becoming more widely available, and parents have plenty of questions about their use, Dr. Elizabeth Connelly said at the annual Masters of Pediatrics conference sponsored by the University of Miami.

Efficacy varies among insect repellents that do not contain N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET). Soybean oil, citronella oil, vanillin, oil of eucalyptus, and picaridin are examples of the active ingredients found in natural products.

The marketing of alternative insect repellents continues to expand. Even Disney has entered the market for children's ...

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