Eradication of ectoparasites in children. How to treat infestations of lice, scabies, and chiggers.
Infestations of head lice, body lice, scabies, and chiggers are common causes of rash and pruritus in children. Concern has arisen about development of resistance to often-used treatments, but a comprehensive approach to eradication is usually very effective. In this article, Dr Potts describes the presentation of ectoparasites and discusses conservative treatment and the safe use of pediculicides.
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Department of Family Practice, Hennepin County Medical Center, 5 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA.
D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004351:Drug Resistance; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007223:Infant; D007302:Insect Repellents; D007306:Insecticides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010374:Pediculus; D015995:Prevalence; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012532:Scabies / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014323:Trombiculiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014324:Trombiculidae
D007302:Insect Repellents; D007306:Insecticides