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Comparative Efficacy of Commercial Antilice Shampoos Against Head Lice in a High-Prevalence Primary School in Thailand. [PDF]

J Parasitol Res
This is a cross‐sectional study that is aimed at evaluating the efficacy of antilice shampoo against head lice infestation in primary schoolgirls at level 3–6 (aged between 9 and 12 years) with a high prevalence of infestation in Pathum Thani Province and which also reported a current prevalence of lice infestation in this school.
Kitvatanachai S, Supcharoengoon U, Suphakhonchuwong N, Taylor A, Rhongbutsri P.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Estonian Parents’ Awareness of Pediculosis and Its Occurrence in Their Children

Medicina, 2022
Background and Objectives: Pediculosis, or head lice infestation, is a widespread health problem that can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or social background.
Ave Kutman, Ülle Parm, Anna-Liisa Tamm, Birgit Hüneva, Diana Jesin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological analysis of pediculosis and the distribution of kdr mutation frequency in head lice populations in Torbat Heydarieh city of Khorasan Razavi Province, Northeastern Iran. [PDF]

BMC Res Notes
Taheri M, Ghahvechi Khaligh F, Hanafi-Bojd AA, Khalkhali HR, Dashti K, Badakhshan M, Gholizadeh S.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

OVERVIEW OF PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS RISK FACTORS IN STUDENTS OF THE THAFIZUL QUR'AN WAHDAH ISLAMIYAH ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN MAKASSAR CITY

Medical Technology and Public Health Journal, 2022
  Pediculosis capitis is a skin disease caused by the parasite pediculus humanus capitis.Some of the risk factors for this disease are infuenced by the enivironment and individual habits.
Rosdiana Mus, Awaluddin Awaluddin, Rabiah Rabiah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pediculosis pubis presenting as pediculosis capitis, pediculosis corporis, and pediculosis ciliaris in a case of Alport syndrome

Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS, 2023
Pediculosis is an infestation of lice on the human body. Pediculosis pubis is primarily found in the pubic region and is usually transmitted by sexual contact. Diagnosis is done by visualization of mites which can be aided by the use of dermoscope.
Dave, Manal D., Mehta, Hita H., Gorasiya, Amitkumar Rameshbhai, Nimbark, Devanshi Nitin   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Role of Ultraviolet Dermoscopy in Detecting Scabies Signs. [PDF]

Skin Res Technol
Skin Research and Technology, Volume 30, Issue 10, October 2024.
Meduri AR, Ciccarese G, Viola R, Sbarra G, Cazzato G, Romita P, Foti C.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Head lice infestation and the role of some cognitive‐behavioral factors in its spread and prevention among adolescent girls: A cross‐sectional study in Northwest Iran

Health Science Reports, Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2023., 2023
Abstract Background and Aims Head lice is a public health problem of worldwide distribution, particularly among school children and girls. Head lice infestation (HLI) can lead to negative social and psychological outcomes such as distress and anxiety in children and their families.
Towhid Babazadeh, Khalil Maleki Chollou, Sanaz Abedi‐Nerbin, Salar Abedi‐Nerbin, Farzaneh Shahnavaz‐Yoshanluie, Soheila Ranjbaran   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correlation between Personal hygiene and Household Overcrowding to the Incidence of Pediculosis capitis in Sukogidri Village Jember

Journal of Agromedicine and Medical Sciences (AMS), 2020
Pediculosis capitis is an infection of human hair or scalp caused by Pediculus humanus var. capitis. This disease is classified as a neglected disease and is quite developed in developing and poor countries.
Warda Ayu Nadira, Erma Sulistyaningsih, Dwita Aryadina Rachmawati   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparing the efficacy of three methods of permethrin application in pediculosis capitis: A randomized clinical trial

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 22, Issue 11, Page 3065-3071, November 2023., 2023
Abstract Background Pediculosis capitis, also known as head lice, is a common problem that affects individuals of different socio‐economic backgrounds. Permethrin is generally considered the first‐line treatment option for head lice. Aims The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects of three different methods of ...
Nasibeh Ghalandari, Aida Edalatkhah Tatafi, Ghader Mohammadnezhad, Maryam Nasimi, Hadi Esmaily   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Education and Regular Examination on the Prevalence of Head Louse Infestations in Adana

Türkiye Parazitoloji Dergisi, 2022
Objective:The current study provides training to parents and teachers about pediculosis in schools in three villages in Adana to measure their knowledge level by conducting surveys and to determine the prevalence of pediculosis in these foci.Methods:Pre-
Hakan Kavur, Halil Özkurt, Fatma Büyükkatran, Gülşah Evyapan, Sümeyye Kalkan, Zehra Çelik, Emine Kurcan, Duran Ali Karataş, Davut Alptekin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source