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Treatment of pediculosis capitis [PDF]

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 ...
Prashant Verma, Chaitanya Namdeo
doaj   +2 more sources

Prevalence and associated factors of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) among schoolchildren in Mérida (Yucatán) and Monterrey (Nuevo León), Mexico [PDF]

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Pediculosis capitis is a common parasitic infestation in school settings and can disrupt wellbeing and school attendance. Despite its public-health relevance, epidemiological data describing Pediculosis capitis prevalence and associated factors in Mexico
Iram P. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Mariana Lizbeth Jiménez Martínez, María de Lourdes Ramírez Ahuja, Felipe A. Dzul-Manzanilla, Fabian Correa-Morales, Adriana E. Flores, Sergio Dzib, Norma Pavia, Pablo Manrique-Saide, Gerardo Trujillo-Rodríguez   +9 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Morbidity, surveillance and epidemiology of scorpion sting, cutaneous leishmaniasis and pediculosis capitis in Bandar-mahshahr County, Southwestern Iran

Journal of Acute Disease, 2014
Objective: To study epidemiologic features of scorpion stings, patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis and pediculosis capitis cases in Bandar-mahshahr County, Southwestern Iran, during 2008-2009.
Hamid Kassiri
exaly   +3 more sources

Prevalence and Predisposing Factors of Pediculosis Capitis on Elementary School Students at Jatinangor [PDF]

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
doaj   +2 more sources

Pediculosis capitis in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: Epidemiological profile and associated risk factors [PDF]

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2020
W Yavo
exaly   +2 more sources

Analysis of Personal Hygiene and Characteristics of Living Environment in Elementary Student with Pediculosis Capitis

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology)
Background: Pediculosis capitis is one of the parasitic infections that can cause pruritus and allergic reactions. The prevalence of Pediculosis capitis is relatively high and can occur both in developed and developing countries regardless of ...
Alya Petri, Nelli Murlina, Nurfadly, Hervina   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

More than skin deep: Severe iron deficiency anemia and eosinophilia associated with pediculosis capitis and corporis infestation [PDF]

JAAD Case Reports, 2019
Carina M Woodruff, Aileen Y Chang
exaly   +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

Arthropod-Related Health Threats (ARHTs) and Nuisance Arthropods in North Khorasan Province, Iran: A Comprehensive Review. [PDF]

J Trop Med
The arthropod vectors, such as mosquitoes, sand flies, and ticks, transmit various pathogens to humans and animals, leading to public health issues. Therefore, an effective disease surveillance system is essential to provide information on these diseases in order to monitor their trends worldwide.
Bakhshi H, Arzamani K, Shoraka H, Kouhestani F, Soltani A, Nejati J, Oskouei AO, Saghafipour A.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

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