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Skin health of Aboriginal children living in urban communities

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, Volume 65, Issue 8, Page e224-e237, December 2024.
Abstract Background Skin concerns are frequent among urban‐living Aboriginal children, yet specialist dermatology consultations are limited with studies highlighting the need for improved cultural security. Through newly established paediatric dermatology clinics at two urban Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), we aimed to ...
Bernadette M. Ricciardo, Heather‐Lynn Kessaris, Noel Nannup, Dale Tilbrook, Nadia Rind, Richelle Douglas, Jodie Ingrey, Jacinta Walton, Carol Michie, Brad Farrant, Eloise Delaney, S. Prasad Kumarasinghe, Jonathan R. Carapetis, Asha C. Bowen   +13 more
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The Association between Gender, Personal Hygiene Indicators, and Occupancy Density with the Incidence of Pediculosis Capitis at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Pondok Pesantren (Ponpes) Nurus Sunnah Semarang

Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin (Periodical of Dermatology and Venerology)
Background: Pediculosis capitis is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) caused by Pediculus humanus capitis, an obligate ectoparasite that lives parasitically on human skin.
Yusuf Ari Mashuri, Hijriyah Putri Gandari, Yulia Sari   +2 more
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Assessment of impact on quality of life in children attending skin outpatient department with pediculosis capitis: A study in Western Rajasthan

Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2021
Background: Pediculosis capitis is an endemic infestation prevalent worldwide and common among primary school girls with low socioeconomic background. Aims and Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the various risk factors associated ...
Anand Kumar, Alpana Mohta, Aditi Agrawal, Atul Mohta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hubungan antara Personal Hygiene dengan Angka Kejadian Pediculosis Capitis pada Santri Putri Pondok Pesantren Modern Islam Assalaam Surakarta [PDF]

, 2013
Latar Belakang: Pediculosis capitis adalah infeksi kulit/rambut kepala yang disebabkan Pediculus humanus var. capitis. Prevalensi dan insidensi paling banyak ditemukan di asrama dan di daerah padat penduduk.
, dr. Ratih Pramuningtyas, , Prof. Dr. H. Harijono Kariosentono, dr. Sp.KK (K), Ansyah, Achmad Nur   +2 more
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Prevalence and Predictors of Pediculosis Capitis among Female Primary School Children in Kuantan, Pahang [PDF]

, 2020
Introduction: Pediculosis capitis has been a worldwide concern among the vulnerable population of primary school children due to the physical, economical and psychological consequences that it brings to both the children and their caretakers.
Mohd Rus, Razman, Mohd Tohit, Nor Faiza, Yunos, Nur Aqilah   +2 more
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Systematic review of the evidence for treatment and management of common skin conditions in resource‐limited settings: An update

Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 29, Issue 11, Page 923-950, November 2024.
Abstract Introduction The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the human body. As such, skin infections can have a significant impact on overall health, social wellbeing and self‐image. In 2019, we published a systematic review of the treatment, prevention and public health control of skin infections including impetigo, scabies, crusted ...
Ingrid Amgarth‐Duff, Hannah Thomas, Bernadette M. Ricciardo, Lorraine Anderson, Mike Stephens, Bart J. Currie, Andrew C. Steer, Steven Y. C. Tong, Kristy Crooks, Allison Hempenstall, Artiene Tatian, Rachel Foster, George Kavalam, Tharushi Pallegedara, Kennedy Walls, Asha Bowen   +15 more
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Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management

BioMed Research International, Volume 2019, Issue 1, 2019., 2019
Scalp pruritus is a frequent problem encountered in dermatological practice. This disorder is caused by various underlying diseases and is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Scalp pruritus may be localized to the scalp or extended to other body areas.
Ploysyne Rattanakaemakorn, Poonkiat Suchonwanit, Jean Kanitakis   +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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Results of a social support programme to provide treatment and improve health related quality of life in refugees and homeless people

JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 872-875, July 2024.
Abstract Background Currently, European and especially Italian healthcare systems are being challenged with providing medical care to an increasing number of refugees but also to the homeless living on the streets, in reception facilities or cohabitation.
Adel Sammain, Marco Borghi, Aldo Morrone
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Prevalence of Ectoparasitic Infections and Other Dermatological Infections and Their Associated Factors among School Children in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 2019, Issue 1, 2019., 2019
Skin disorders are one of the commonest conditions among school children in developing countries. There are only a few published studies available from Sri Lanka on the prevalence of skin disorders. A community‐based cross‐sectional study was carried out among five government‐run schools randomly selected from the district of Gampaha, Sri Lanka, during
Nayana Gunathilaka, Nilmini Chandrasena, Lahiru Udayanga, Christian Bautista   +3 more
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