Head Lice

@article{Frankowski2002HeadL,
  title={Head Lice},
  author={Barbara L. Frankowski and Joseph A. Bocchini},
  journal={Pediatrics},
  year={2002},
  volume={126},
  pages={392 - 403}
}
Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. Since the 2002 clinical report on head lice was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, patterns of resistance to products available over-the-counter and by prescription have changed, and additional mechanical means of removing head lice have been explored. This revised clinical report clarifies current diagnosis and treatment protocols and provides… 
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Advancements in the treatment of head lice in pediatrics.

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    Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
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Topical ivermectin--a step toward making head lice dead lice?

Medical consequences of head-louse infestation can include itching and scratching, which may lead to cutaneous bacterial superinfection and possible transmission of Bartonella quintana, the trench-fever pathogen that is usually transmitted by body lice and that has been isolated from head lice.

The child with pediculosis capitis.

  • R. Yetman
  • Medicine
    Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
  • 2015

Lice Update: Management and Treatment in the Home.

An overview of lice management, including identification and treatment of a lice infestation as well as recommendations for environmental control strategies in the home are provided, including an overview of the various over-the-counter and prescription treatment options.

Scabies and Head Lice

With both types of infestation, environmental measures can help prevent reinfection or spread to others, and topically and oral treatment is used to treat scabies and head lice.

Head lice and the use of spinosad.

Survey assessment on pediatricians’ attitudes on head lice management

The Italian pediatricians surveyed proved to be quite informed on the head lice management, even in a country where pediatric assistance is free for everybody, a considerable proportion of parents do not seek advice to their own family pediatrician.

Assessment of the safety and efficacy of three concentrations of topical ivermectin lotion as a treatment for head lice infestation

Background  Ivermectin is a broad‐spectrum parasiticide in widespread systemic use, including as an off‐label treatment for head lice infestation. The potential of the topical use of ivermectin as a…

Vaccuuming method as a successful strategy in the diagnosis of active infestation by Pediculus humanus capitis

As presented in this study, the vacuuming method was 2.87 times most likely to detect active infestation, thus it could be adopted as a more accurate method to diagnose active pediculosis.

Efficacy of the LouseBuster, a New Medical Device for Treating Head Lice (Anoplura: Pediculidae)

The LouseBuster is efficacious for killing head lice and their eggs using controlled, heated air and achieved good results after a short training session; their results did not differ significantly from those of experienced operators.
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