Skin problems and parasites in children: 3--Head lice.
Head lice are common in children, occur occasionally in women and are rare in men. All social classes are affected. Treatment should be reserved for genuine cases of infestation, i.e. where live lice are seen. More research is needed into methods of treating head lice. The school nurse has an important role in educating children, parents and school staff.
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D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D010374:Pediculus; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D012573:School Nursing / Q000379:methods
D007306:Insecticides