Pediculosis
Any human infestation of parasitic forms of lice is known as pediculosis. It can occur anywhere on the body; the most common kind, pediculosis capitis, feeds on the scalp and, rarely, in the eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard.
Pediculosis is an infestation of lice -- blood-feeding ectoparasitic insects of the order Phthiraptera. The condition can occur in almost any species of warm-blooded animal, including humans. Although "pediculosis" in humans...
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Pediculosis
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Pediculosis (lice, head lice, body lice, pubic lice, cooties, crabs)
What is pediculosis?
Pediculosis capitis
Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of the scalp with the head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis.
Common in school age children worldwide, scalp pruritus is the characteristic initial manifestation.
Pediculosis due to the crab or pubic louse most often infests the pubic hair. However, it can also be present on hair under the arms, on the legs, or on people's beards.
Alternate Names : Pediculosis - pubic lice, Lice - pubic, Crabs
Definition
Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that infect the pubic hair area and lay eggs. These lice can also be found in armpit hair and eyebrows.
Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of adult lice or nits (eggs) in the hair on the head. The head louse lives close to the scalp and are most visible behind the ears or at the base of the neckline.
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Lice (Pediculosis humanus) infestation, resulting in severe itching. Lice can be found among the eyelashes as well as on top of the head.
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An infestation of pubic lice: pediculus pubis. Also known as "crabs."
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Pediculosis (ie, louse infestation) dates back to prehistory. The oldest known fossils of louse eggs (ie, nits) are approximately 10,000 years old.
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Pediculosis, lice or Cooties
This is an infestation of tiny, parasitic insects (singular louse) that attack the skin of the scalp, trunk, and pubic areas.
Pediculosis - pubic lice; Lice - pubic; Crabs
Causes
Pubic lice are known as Phthirus pubis. Lice infestation is found mostly in teenagers and usually spreads during sexual activity.
Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of head lice. A body lice infestation is called pediculosis corporis. Pediculosis palpebrarum or Phthiriasis palpebrarum, caused by crab lice, is an infestation of the eyebrows and eyelashes.
Pediculosis - pubic lice; Lice - pubic; Crabs
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Pubic lice are known as Phthirus pubis. Lice infestation is found mostly in adolescents.
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Pediculosis
Common sites are scalp, axillae, waist, or pubic area
Areas of excoriation, possible punctate lesions from fresh bites, possible bilateral blepharitis ...
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PEDICULOSIS: Infestation of the skin by the pediculosis louse. Also known as scabies. [see 'Skin rashes and burns']
PEPTIC: Related to stomach acid, as in 'peptic ulcer'. See also STOMACH ULCER.
Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)
Head lice (pediculosis capitis) are highly contagious, and the most prominent symptom of a head lice infestation includes intense scalp itching. The human head louse is a tiny insect that feeds on human blood.
LICE (Pediculosis)
SYMPTOMS"Itching of the skin, often on the head, trunk, or pubic area. Lice eggs can be seen on one's hair. The person will feel like he is overheated or has a slight fever.
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Lice (also called pediculosis) are tiny, parasitic insects that feed on blood from their hosts, which may be human. When a human becomes infected with lice, it is not considered a major health concern.
Lice - head; Nits; Pediculosis capitis - head lice
Symptoms:
Intense itching of the scalp
Small, red bumps on the scalp, neck, and shoulders
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Lice infestations (pediculosis and pthiriasis) are spread most commonly by close person-to-person contact. Dogs, cats, and other pets do not play a role in the transmission of human lice. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly.
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What is the treatment for a head lice infestation (pediculosis)?
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Head lice (also called pediculosis) are described as small, parasitic, wingless insects that inhabit your hair and scalp. Very often head lice are clearly visible near the ears, neckline and shoulders.
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Definition A lice infestation, or pediculosis, is caused by parasites living on human skin. Lice are tiny, wingless insects with sucking mouthparts that feed on human blood and lay eggs on body hair or in clothing.
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Head Lice (Pediculosis)
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Head lice are discussed separately. (See "Patient information: Head lice".) More detailed information about pubic lice is available by subscription. (See "Pediculosis pubis and pediculosis ciliaris".) ...
infections such as pubic lice (pediculosis) or mites (scabies)
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Infections and parasites - These include pinworms (especially in children), scabies, pediculosis, condyloma acuminata and skin infections due to Candida or tinea fungi.
Ectoparasitosis: Infestation with an ectoparasite, a parasite that lives on or in the skin. The four major ectoparasitoses are pediculosis, scabies, cutaneous larva migrans and tungiasis (sand-flea disease).
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Pubic lice, or crab lice, infest pubic hair. They can also sometimes affect the hair of the armpit, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and torso. The infection is also called pediculosis pubis and the lice are called Phthirus pubis.
Pubic lice, Clinical Knowledge Summaries (2007)
British National Formulary
Management of pubic lice in primary care, MeReC Bulletin, Vol 18 No 4 (2008)
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Getting head lice isn't a sign of bad personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. This itchy infestation, also called pediculosis capitis, most commonly spreads through close personal contact and by sharing personal belongings.
The National Pediculosis Association recommends using a nit-removal comb to remove the lice and nits by hand over a period of several days. Be sure to thoroughly clean the comb before using it again.
Some individuals may present with both types of lesions. Nearby lymph nodes may be swollen. The affected region may have evidence of pre-existing scabies, eczema, herpes, or lice infestation (pediculosis).
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