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head lice
management
if a live louse is found treat with one of the following: wet comb, the bug buster kit, other nits combs, a physical insecticide, a chemical or traditional insecticide . people should be informed of the advantages , disadvantages and side effects of recommended treatment
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wet comb or dimeticone 4% lotion is recommended first line for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children aged 6 moths to 2 years and people with asthma or eczema
shampoo are generally not recommended as they dilute too much and have insufficient contact time to kill eggs,
give information and advice including: school attendance while being treated for lice, no need to treat clothing or bedding, no treatment is guarantee success, essential oils and herbal treatments are not recommended, it is not possible to prevent,
definition
parasitic insects that infest the hairs of human head and feed on blood from the scalp. head lice infestation is known as pediculosis captits.
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complications
pruritic rash on the back and neck and behind ears, caused by hypersensitivity reaction to loue faeces. other findings may include, small red papules in the hairline at the nape of the neck, lymphadenopathy or erythema with honey coloured crust on scalp
anxiety, distress and stigma in people who do not understand the condition is benign and does not indicate substandard hygiene.
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