Pediculus capitis infestation

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of infestation with head lice in primary schoolchildren in the eastern area of Bangkok… Expand

Pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation) is a worldwide public health concern affecting mostly primary-school children. In a… Expand

To the Editor: Examination of the ocular fundus is imperative in the diagnosis and treatment of many acute medical and neurologic… Expand

Benzyl alcohol lotion 5% (BAL 5%) is a non-neurotoxic topical head lice treatment that is safe and effective in children as young… Expand

Head lice infestation, or pediculosis capitis, caused by Pediculus humanus capitis, is a common health concern. In the US, where… Expand

BACKGROUND Malathion 0.5% has been the most prescribed pediculicide in the United Kingdom for around 10 years, and is widely used… Expand

Pediculus capitis or head-louse infestation has been a worldwide public-health problem, especially among school-aged children. To… Expand

Infestation with head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis, is a worldwide problem, especially among primary (elementary) school… Expand

In order to estimate the importance as a public health problem of skin diseases, we investigated the prevalence and severity of… Expand

Permethrin 1% creme rinse (NIX) was tested as a treatment for Pediculus humanus var capitis (head lice) in a placebo-controlled… Expand