Figure 1 A 14-year-old girl and her 6-year-old sister presented with pruritus in the postauricular area. Multiple small, white capsules were found firmly attached to their hair. [nejm.org]

Children with wavy hairs presented greater prevalence rates than those with other hair types (χ 2 0.05 = 13.21). [scialert.net]

The present study establishes the need for anti-louse campaign in the study area to reduce human sufferings caused by head louse particularly among children of primary and post-primary school age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CLINICAL PRESENTATION In adults, classic scabies presents as a pruritic, papular rash with excoriations. The itching in scabies is caused by a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to mites, eggs, and fecal pellets. [aafp.org]

• Asymptomatic

  Scalp pruritus is the cardinal symptom, although patients with lice can be asymptomatic. Pruritus with impetiginization should prompt the physician to look for lice or viable nits. All close contacts should be examined. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Often confused w/ dandruff -Feel like tiny knots on hair Hatch in 7-10 days Move by crawling, cannot hop or fly Spread by: 1)Direct contact 2)Contact w/ clothing 3)Personal Items S/S of active Lice Infestation 1)Most common= Pruritus but some can be asymptomatic [quizlet.com]

  Clinical Presentation The majority of head lice infestations are asymptomatic. When symptoms are noted they may include a tickling feeling of something moving in the hair, itching, caused by an allergic reaction to louse saliva, and irritability. [cdc.gov]

  […] than 12 years, female gender, families with four or more children, lower socio-economic status and long hair It is thought that the majority of head louse infestations are acquired by direct head-to-head contact History Although many individuals are asymptomatic [pcds.org.uk]

  Light infestations can be asymptomatic. Areas affected in head louse infestation include the scalp, the back of the neck, and postauricular areas. [medcaretips.com]

• Nausea

  There have also been reports of nausea, unpleasant taste, burning sensation, and bad breath associated with tea tree oil use. Many tea tree preparations contain large volumes of alcohol. [web.archive.org]

• Pruritus

  Scalp pruritus is the cardinal symptom, although patients with lice can be asymptomatic. Pruritus with impetiginization should prompt the physician to look for lice or viable nits. All close contacts should be examined. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Figure 1 A 14-year-old girl and her 6-year-old sister presented with pruritus in the postauricular area. Multiple small, white capsules were found firmly attached to their hair. [nejm.org]

  Pubic lice cause pruritus. Physical signs are few, but some patients have excoriations and regional lymphadenopathy and/or lymphadenitis. [web.archive.org]

  The lice remain in position for some time with mouthparts inserted in skin and the bites cause intense pruritus. [parasite.org.au]

• Nits on the Hair

  Multiple small, white capsules were found firmly attached to their hair. Examination of the hair under a light microscope at a magnification of 100 showed unhatched, tulip-shaped eggs, or nits, on the hair shaft (Panel A). [nejm.org]

  The female louse lays eggs (nits) on the hair shaft close to the scalp, and they become glued to the hair shaft. The nits hatch about 8–10 days later and begin to feed with any remaining adults. [powaydermatology.com]

  One female louse deposits approximately 60 to 150 nits to hair shafts or crawls onto the body to feed (corporis). Nits survive by ingesting blood from the human host. A louse bite injects a toxin into the skin. [quizlet.com]

  Differential diagnosis: Infestations are diagnosed by finding live lice or empty eggs shells in the hair either by direct visual examination or using a fine-toothed nit comb (using hair conditioner to untangle hairs and trap lice). [parasite.org.au]

  Presence of nits (eggs) or lice in the hair close to the scalp. Diagnosis: Diagnosis of pediculosis capitis requires a thorough and careful examination of the hair and scalp. [medigoo.com]

• Eczema

  Meanwhile the smell is not pleasant for children, and the pesticides should not be used for children with eczema. [tashclinic.org]

  Alcoholic preparations can irritate any existing eczema. [gponline.com]

  Wet combing or dimeticone 4% lotion are first-line choices for pregnant or breast-feeding women, children aged 6 months to 2 years, and people with asthma or eczema. [patient.info]

• Urticaria

  Body lice cause pruritus; signs are small red puncta caused by bites, usually associated with linear scratch marks, urticaria, or superficial bacterial infection. These findings are especially common on the shoulders, buttocks, and abdomen. [web.archive.org]

  […] questionnaire-based screening for hidradenitis suppurativa in Denmark Peter Theut Riis, Pernille Lindsø Andersen, Gregor Borut Jemec DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15570/actaapa.2018.24 The efficacy and safety of omalizumab in refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria [ibmi.mf.uni-lj.si]

• Scalp Rash

  Available at: https://bpac.org.nz/2017/dimethicone.aspx On DermNet NZ Body lice Pubic lice Insecticides Diagnosis of scalp rashes Other websites Head lice – Kidshealth.org.nz Head Lice – Medline Plus National Pediculosis Association Harvard University [dermnetnz.org]

• Irritability

  The primary symptom is itching and irritation of the scalp, which presents up to several weeks after the initial infestation. [ozarkderm.com]

  Few adverse events were reported, but those occurring were mild to moderate, including eye irritation (permethrin), ocular hyperemia, and application-site erythema/irritation (both medications). No laboratory measure changed significantly. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

  There may be signs of irritation in the form of erythema and scaling. [dermis.net]

  Many people experience stinging eyes, nasal irritation, or difficulty breathing after being in the water or breathing in the air at swimming pools, particularly indoor pools. [web.archive.org]

  Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are a major irritant to children and their parents around the world. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Aura

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[…] to medical treatment. [gponline.com]

The control of epidemics requires active contact tracing and synchronised treatment with an effective and safe pediculicide. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] hatched from eggs that survived the first treatment. [doi.org]

(Outcomes/Resolutions) The prognosis of Head Lice Infestation is excellent with adequate treatment and hygiene measures. [dovemed.com]

In cases of heavy pediculosis, treatment of the body with a pediculicide shampoo or lotion may be beneficial Prognosis Treatments are highly effective in killing nymphs and mature lice, but less effective in killing eggs. [medcaretips.com]

Prognosis If left untreated, infestation with head lice may persist for long periods, often for more than one year. [patient.info]

Prognosis Lice infestations are not usually dangerous. Despite the presence of chemically-resistant lice and the thoroughness required to prevent re-infestation, all lice infestations are eradicated eventually. [healthofchildren.com]

Prognosis Treatments are highly effective in killing nymphs and mature lice, but less effective in killing eggs. [emedicine.com]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

(Etiology) Pediculosis Capitis or Head Louse Infestation is caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis It feeds on the scalp and spreads through close physical or ‘head-to-head’ contact, shared clothing, hats, combs, and hair brushes The head louse is an [dovemed.com]

[…] laser therapy and curettage for sebaceous gland hyperplasia Hossein Kavoussi, Mansour Rezaei, Mahtab Azimi, Reza Kavoussi DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15570/actaapa.2019.3 Pityriasis rosea: elucidation of environmental factors in modulated autoagressive etiology [ibmi.mf.uni-lj.si]

For example, bartonellosis spread by a louse has different manifestations from bartonellosis spread by a flea or biting fly. [12] Etiology Causative organisms include P humanus capitis (head louse), P humanus corporis (body louse), and P pubis (pubic [emedicine.com]

Epidemiological studies on head lice infestation in Israel. Int. J. Dermatol., 29: 502-506. Mumcuoglu, K.Y., M. Friger, I. Ioffe-Uspensky, F. Ben-Ishai and J. Miller, 2001. [scialert.net]

Keywords Epidemiology Pediculus Iran Copyright © 2012, Thrita. [thritajournal.com]

Academic institutions should conduct baseline and efficacy studies on pediculicides and other treatment modalities, as well as research on the biology and epidemiology of lice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

LARSEN, Plastic detection comb better than visual screening for diagnosis of head louse infestation, Epidemiology and Infection, 10.1017/S0950268807000118, 136, 10, (2008). [doi.org]

A mixed DNA profile of 2 hosts can be detectable in blood meals of body lice that have had close contact between an assailant and a victim. [5] Pathophysiology Louse infestation is prevalent throughout the animal kingdom. [emedicine.com]

Pathophysiology Human lice belong to the phylum Arthropoda, the class Insecta, the order Phthiraptera, and the suborder Anoplura (blood sucking parasites of mammals). Anoplura contains 15 families and 47 genera. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Preventing head lice It's very difficult to prevent head lice. You may want to consider regular detection combing – for example, on a weekly basis – if you're concerned about your children or yourself. [nhsinform.scot]

[…] to prevent head lice. [nhs.uk]

Print Updates Page last reviewed: February 28, 2013 Page last updated: February 28, 2013 Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Home A-Z Index Policies Using this Site Link to Us Contact CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [cdc.gov]

To main menu Management and Therapy Prevention: The best preventative measure against all types of lice is to practice constistent and adequate measures of personal hygiene. [web.stanford.edu]

Because lice are easily passed from person to person in the same house, bedmates and infested family members will also need treatment to prevent the lice from coming back. [web.archive.org]