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Prevalence and variables associated with pediculosis capitis in kindergarten children from Popayán, Colombia

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, 2017
Introduction: Pediculosis capitis is a skin disease that affects the hair and scalp, and is caused by the Pediculus humanus capitis ectoparasite. High levels of infestation are reported worldwide, affecting especially children.
David López-Valencia, Ángela Medina-Ortega, Luis Reinel Vásquez-Arteaga   +2 more
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Impact of a health educational interventional program on reducing the head lice infestation among pupils in an elementary school of a sub-tropical region: a quasi-experimental study

BMC Pediatrics, 2022
Background Pediculosis is an important social challenge that can be caused by human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis. This infestation is cosmopolitan, especially in countries with low hygiene and sanitation.
Mohsen Najjari, Mohammad Amin Gorouhi, Hossein Zarrinfar, Bibi Razieh Hosseini Farash, Jamshid Jamali, Elham Moghaddas, Mohammad Ebrahimipuor   +6 more
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The Prevalence of Dermatological Infection in Outpatient Dermatology Clinic of RSUD Wonosari in January-September 2016 [PDF]

, 2017
Background: The Skin is a complex organ that protects humans from their surrounding environment, like an infectious pathogenic agent, sunlight exposure, temperature, or other exposures.
Nabila, L. M. (Lamya), Noegroho, T. A. (Trijanto), Rosmelia, R. (Rosmelia)   +2 more
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Considerations and Tips for Promoting Skin Barrier Maintenance and Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: An Expert Consensus

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Skin changes such as xerosis and pruritus are common complications among diabetes patients and may lead to serious adverse events such as diabetic foot syndrome and amputations. Evidence suggests that daily application of optimal skincare, including gentle cleansers and moisturizers, may help improve skin barrier function, preventing ...
Robert S. Kirsner, Anneke Andriessen, Brian Berman, Natasha Mesinkovska, Heather Woolery‐Lloyd, Lawrence Schachner   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

FAKTOR FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KEJADIANPEDICULOSIS CAPITIS PADA SANTRI PESANTREN RHODLOTUL QURAN SEMARANG [PDF]

, 2014
Latar belakang: Pediculosis capitis merupakan penyakit kulit yang disebabkan oleh parasit pediculus humanus var.capitis. Angka kejadian pediculosis capitis masih tinggi di negara berkembang.Penularan pediculosis capitis dapat terjadi bila terdapat kontak
MALIK, DIAH ADRIANI, Rahman, Zakaria Aulia   +1 more
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Internationally Adopted and Migrant Children Had Important Health Issues Requiring Systematic Initial Screening at Arrival

Acta Paediatrica, Volume 114, Issue 11, Page 2830-2837, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Aim Internationally adopted and migrant children have similar profiles as they may have experienced many adversities before arrival in their new country. We sought to compare both groups at arrival, focusing on nutritional status, infections and vaccination status.
Céline Lafay, Laurie Miller, Juliette Goutines, Enora Leroux, Albert Faye, Frédéric Sorge   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

What parents in Australia know and do about head lice [PDF]

, 2007
INTRODUCTION: Although parents in developed market economies regard head lice infections (pediculosis) as a significant problem, health departments generally rate pediculosis as a low priority health issue, encouraging parents to manage and control it ...
Andrews, Ross M., Counahan, Megan, Speare, Rick, Walsh, Helen, Weld, Helen   +4 more
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Prevalence and Predisposing Factors of Pediculosis Capitis on Elementary School Students at Jatinangor

Althea Medical Journal, 2016
Background: Pediculosis capitis is a lice infestation on scalp with high prevalence on the age of elementary school students. It is one of neglected diseases.
Arani Karimah, Risa Miliawati Nurul Hidayah, Anisah Dahlan   +2 more
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Pengaruh Faktor Sanitasi terhadap Kejadian Pedikulosis Kapitis di Panti Asuhan Kota Palembang [PDF]

, 2019
Background: Pedikulosis capitis is the most common ectoparasitosis in the whole world. This disease is endemic globally in developed and developing countries that have tropical and subtropical climates head lice are obligate blood-sucking which has the ...
Anwar, C. (Chairil), Sitorus, R. J. (Rico), Tria, N. (Nova)   +2 more
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Granulomatous mural folliculitis and cytotoxic interface dermatitis in a pygmy goat associated with ovine herpesvirus‐2 and systemic lesions of malignant catarrhal fever

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2025.
Abstract A 1‐year‐old pygmy goat presented with progressive alopecia, skin ulceration and lichenification over the neck, face and body. Empirical treatment for parasitic and fungal causes of skin disease did not produce clinical improvement, prompting a full diagnostic investigation.
Peter Richards‐Rios, Dominic Sharkey
wiley   +1 more source