All of the following are about Pediculosis capitis except
Intolerable itching in severe cases
Scalp may be secondarily infected
Lymph nodes of neck enlarged
Hair cut is essential for adequate treatment
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) * Due to Pediculus humanus capitis, a bloodsucking, wingless insect * Feeds every 4-6 h; female lays 5-10 eggs/day close to scalp, cemented to hair * Presents as scalp pruritus with nits commonly found behind ears and at nape of neck Treatment:- Two applications 1 week apa of pediculicide * Malathion: organophosphate, flammable * Lindane: organochloride, not first line, neurologic toxicity (seizures, confusion, etc) * Permethrin: synthetic pyrethroid, resistance high * Pyrethrin: naturally occurring pyrethroid extract, resistance high. Ref:- Sima Jain; pg num:-244
Fungal infections, Scabies, Pediculosis