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Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2015
An endeavour to delineate the salient details of the treatment of head lice infestation has been made in the present article. Treatment modalities including over the counter permethrin and pyrethrin, and prescription medicines, including malathion, lindane, benzyl alcohol, spinosad are discussed.
Prashant Verma, Chaitanya Namdeo
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The Correlation of Risk Factors to the incidence of Pediculosis capitis on Students in Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Ulum, Jember

Journal of Agromedicine and Medical Sciences (AMS), 2018
Pediculosis capitis is a scalp disease caused by obligate ectoparasite (mite or lice) infection of Pediculus humanus var. capitis. This disease is a contagious disease that influenced by environment and behavior, so it becomes a dominant public health ...
Nihayah Lukman, Yunita Armiyanti, Dini Agustina   +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, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 20-25, March 2026.
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
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Prevalence and predictors of pediculosis capitis among primary school children in Hulu Langat, Selangor [PDF]

, 2017
Introduction: Pediculosis capitis infestation is endemic in both developing and developed countries leading to various physical, economical and psychological consequences.
Gyanchand Rampal, Lekhraj Rampal, Rampal, L, Mohd Tohit, Nor Faiza, Lye, Munn Sann   +3 more
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Control of Bovicola equi infestation in a herd of horses using an environmentally sustainable treatment protocol

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, February 2026.
Abstract In March 2024, a Slovenian warmblood gelding presented with severe pruritus and skin lesions throughout its head, neck and around the base of the tail. The owners had observed increased pruritus in multiple animals within the herd. After careful examination, Bovicola equi were found in all five horses, but not the pony.
Petra Bandelj, Andrew Peregrine, Anja Joachim   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human scabies and pediculosis in Ecuador: spatial distribution and environmental determinants

Parasitology
Parasitic diseases, including scabies and pediculosis, pose significant public health concerns, particularly in developing countries. Despite their non-lethal nature, these diseases can cause considerable morbidity.
Andrés Fernando Vinueza-Veloz, Marlon Calispa, Tannia Valeria Carpio-Arias, Estephany Tapia-Veloz, María Auxiliadora Dea-Ayuela, Miguel Mira Naranjo, Pamela Vinueza-Veloz   +6 more
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Ultraviolet‐Induced Fluorescence Dermatoscopy in the Management of Non‐Neoplastic Dermatoses—A Narrative Review

Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Ultraviolet‐induced fluorescence dermatoscopy (UVFD) is a novel, promising dermatoscopic modality that uses excitation–emission phenomena to visualize endogenous and exogenous fluorophores. By highlighting both visible‐light emission signals and absorption patterns, it provides valuable diagnostic data that complement conventional dermatoscopy ...
Paweł Pietkiewicz, Natalia Salwowska, Anna Słomiak-Wąsik, Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Anna Waśkiel-Burnat, Cristian Navarrete-Dechent, Enzo Errichetti, Suraiya Saleem   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dermoscopy in the Treatment Monitoring of Cutaneous Infectious Diseases: A Review

Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Dermoscopy represents a powerful, noninvasive tool for assessing both active infection and therapeutic resolution in a broad spectrum of infectious skin diseases. Despite the different causative agents (parasitic, viral, or fungal), it allows to identify characteristic pathogen‐associated structures at baseline and sequential morphological changes ...
Andrea Calogero Trecarichi, Giuseppe Micali, Anna Elisa Verzì, Sebastian Yu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Addressing Dermatological Care Disparities Through Synchronous Teledermatology: Insights From Psychiatric Hospital and Long‐Term Care Facility in the Tropics

Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background and objectives Telemedicine provides prompt services for patients in need. Synchronous video teledermatology to serve psychiatric (PSY) inpatients and long‐term care (LTC) facility was rarely discussed. Patients and methods This retrospective observational study explores the feasibility of weekly synchronous video teledermatology ...
Han-Chi Tseng, Chia-Ying Wu, Po-Ta Lai, Chih-Che Lin, Chih-Hung Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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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