title: Tackling headlice.
abstract: A description of the life cycle, appearance and daily habits of the headlouse is followed by guidance on eradication. The psychological effects of infestation on both child and parent are considered as a background to the relevant health education programmes.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sutkowski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy* / Q000635:transmission; D008297:Male; D008003:Phthiraptera / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors