Head Lice Skin Disorders Conditions and Diseases
Head Lice Skin Disorders Conditions and Diseases
Head lice are specialized to live among the hair present on the human head and are exquisitely adapted to living mainly on the scalp and neck hairs of their human host. Lice present on other body parts covered by hair are not head lice but are either Pubic lice (Pthirus pubis) or Body lice (Pediculus humanus humanus).
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Head Lice - Health factsheet - Concise factsheet on symptoms and treatment of head lice, this factsheet can also be downloaded in Acrobat format
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Lindane Facts - Information on lindane medications, which are FDA approved prescription therapies for the second-line treatment of head and pubic lice and scabies. From Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Keep Kids Healthy - Head Lice Treatments for children, plus advice on resistance, anti lice shampoo, such as rid, nix, ovide, and how to remove nits.
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Head Lice Research and Gallery - Presents original research and information on head and body lice by A M Bailey. Includes a photo gallery and links to other relevant sites.
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University of Nebraska - Factsheet on head lice management. Endorsed by Head Lice Task Force.
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Kidshealth: Head Lice - Factsheet with prevention and treatment strategies.
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Head Lice - Fact sheet from Clemson University describes head lice, with prevention and control methods.
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Oh No!! My Child's Got Lice! - A mother's shares her experience in ridding her daughter of head lice without the use of pesticides and shares what she learned about these nasty bugs.
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Lice Solutions Resource Network, Inc. - A nonprofit head lice awareness and control center. Provides facts about the condition, answers to common questions, and an overview of de-lousing products on the market.
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Biology and Management of Head Louse Infestations - Harvard School of Public Health, a non-profit informational site.
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Canadian Paediatric Society - Advice for parents on how to deal with head lice.
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National Pediculosis Association - Established in 1983, first and only non profit health agency dedicated to head lice issues. Helps parents make informed decisions about safely caring for their children.
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CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Head Lice - Directory of factsheets about the parasite.
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RXinsider - A free informational monograph on headlice for patient counseling.
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Ketorac Pty Ltd - Treatment manufacturer explains prevention and removal of nits, as well as discussing the safety of chemicals used in management.
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Nuvo for Head Lice - Information about head lice and about Nuvo, a new nontoxic head lice treatment developed by a dermatologist and described in "Pediatrics," the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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MedlinePlus: Head Lice - Directory of factsheets, articles, and news.
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Lice and Lindane - DrGreene.com - Read an article explaining the adverse effects of using a common pesticide to treat head lice and scabies.
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Parenting Hints - Head Lice and Children - A comprehensive guide to the removal and prevention of head lice in children
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Pediculosis - Information about head lice, lice treatment, nits, pediculosis, lice control and nit combs.
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Not Nice to Lice - Head Lice, Body Lice and Scabies - history, biology and non-toxic controls. Information on poison treatments. Compare non-toxic solutions.
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Medinfo: Head lice - Information on head lice affecting the scalp, a common problem in school children. Includes information on causes, treatment and bug busting.
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Pediatric Oncall - Commonly asked questions about head lice, its prevention and treatment.
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eMedicine Health - Lice - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of lice and their signs, symptoms and treatment.
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