Pediculosis
Background
- Caused pediculus humanus
- Hats/combs may act as fomites
Diagnosis
- May see live mites or nits (egg sacks) on hair shaft close to scalp
- May be asymptomatic or pruritic
Differential Diagnosis
Domestic U.S. Ectoparasites
See also travel-related skin conditions
Treatment
- Permethrin 1% lotion[1]
- Wash hair with non-conditioned shampoo
- Apply Permethrin for 10 mins and rinse
- Retreat on day 9
See Also
Source
Tintinalli
- ↑ Devore CD and Schutze G. Head Lice. Pediatrics. 2015; 135(5) e1355-e1365.