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Pediculus humanus capitis: an update.
Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2008 Dec; 17(4):147-54, 156-7, 159.AD

Abstract

Head lice infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus capitis, is a common health concern. In the US, where pediculosis capitis is the most prevalent parasitic infestation of children, 6 to 12 million people are affected every year. Pediculosis capitis remains confined to the scalp. 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. Treatment directed at killing the lice and the ova should be considered only if active lice or viable eggs are observed. The three fundamental effective treatment options for head lice are topical pediculicides, wet combing, and oral therapy. Spraying or fogging a home with insecticides or pediculicides is not recommended.

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Nutanson I
Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103-2714, USA.
Steen CJ
No affiliation info available
Schwartz RA
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Janniger CK
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MeSH

AnimalsChildHumansInsecticidesLice InfestationsPediculusPyrethrinsScalp Dermatoses

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

19104739

Citation

Nutanson, I, et al. "Pediculus Humanus Capitis: an Update." Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, Et Adriatica, vol. 17, no. 4, 2008, pp. 147-54, 156-7, 159.
Nutanson I, Steen CJ, Schwartz RA, et al. Pediculus humanus capitis: an update. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2008;17(4):147-54, 156-7, 159.
Nutanson, I., Steen, C. J., Schwartz, R. A., & Janniger, C. K. (2008). Pediculus humanus capitis: an update. Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, Et Adriatica, 17(4), 147-54, 156-7, 159.
Nutanson I, et al. Pediculus Humanus Capitis: an Update. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat. 2008;17(4):147-54, 156-7, 159. PubMed PMID: 19104739.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Pediculus humanus capitis: an update. AU - Nutanson,I, AU - Steen,C J, AU - Schwartz,R A, AU - Janniger,C K, PY - 2008/12/24/entrez PY - 2008/12/24/pubmed PY - 2009/2/20/medline SP - 147-54, 156-7, 159 JF - Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, et Adriatica JO - Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat VL - 17 IS - 4 N2 - Head lice infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus capitis, is a common health concern. In the US, where pediculosis capitis is the most prevalent parasitic infestation of children, 6 to 12 million people are affected every year. Pediculosis capitis remains confined to the scalp. 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. Treatment directed at killing the lice and the ova should be considered only if active lice or viable eggs are observed. The three fundamental effective treatment options for head lice are topical pediculicides, wet combing, and oral therapy. Spraying or fogging a home with insecticides or pediculicides is not recommended. SN - 1318-4458 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/19104739/Pediculus_humanus_capitis:_an_update_ L2 - http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/thejournalhub/10.15570/archive/acta-apa-08-4/1.pdf DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -