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Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are one of the many varieties of sucking lice (singular "louse") specialized to live on different areas of various animals.
As the name implies, head lice are specialized to live among the hair present on the human head and are exquisitely adapted to living mainly on the scalp and neck hairs of their human host. Lice present on other body parts covered by hair are not head lice but are either Pubic lice (Pthirus pubis) or Body lice (Pediculus humanus humanus).
Description
The adult head louse resembles a miniature ant that appears flat when viewed from the side through a strong magnifying glass. Head lice have a head, thorax and abdomen with six legs, but their two front legs are very large in order to grab onto the hair shafts. Head lice are tan to greyish-white in color. More on [ Head louse ]
Parasitic
Pyrethrins :: P
Phthiraptera :: Insecta
Boy #3 came home w/ lice yesterday. Washed & Lysoled EVERYTHING, shaved his head (guide # 1/2!), treated w/ shampoo, went for ice cream.
rrrebo (rrrebo) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:10:07 -0000
Boy #3 came home w/ lice yesterday. Washed & Lysoled EVERYTHING, shaved his head (guide # 1/2!), treated w/ shampoo, went for ice cream.
My friend found out that hid wife gave me head lice on purpose so I would have to cut off the ponytail that I've been growing since '99. Lol
blueoscar15 (Oscar) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:43:37 -0000
My friend found out that hid wife gave me head lice on purpose so I would have to cut off the ponytail that I've been growing since '99. Lol
Head Lice http://www.expatfamiliesinspain.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=140:head-lice&catid=44:health&Itemid=27
xpatfamilyspain (ExpatFamiliesinSpain) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:56:10 -0000
Head Lice http://www.expatfamiliesinspain.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=140:head-lice&catid=44:health&Itemid=27
@AnitsujZ that includes your local sleep lab...please dont have head lice or smell like you just got out of a dumpster
Boricua2150 (Danny Rivera) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:57:44 -0000
@AnitsujZ that includes your local sleep lab...please dont have head lice or smell like you just got out of a dumpster
Here's hoping the head lice stays at daycare...
Vicki_Test (Vicki T.) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:54:28 -0000
Here's hoping the head lice stays at daycare...
Getting a head start on health care careers: Chris King, CTE director, said, "We're not producing lice.. http://tinyurl.com/ydy24ch
healthylife1 (Daniel Clementine) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:47:14 -0000
Getting a head start on health care careers: Chris King, CTE director, said, "We're not producing lice.. http://tinyurl.com/ydy24ch
American Head Lice Information Center - Treatment program for persistent head lice and a FAQ.
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Biology and Management of Head Louse Infestations - Harvard School of Public Health, a non-profit informational site.
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Canadian Paediatric Society - Advice for parents on how to deal with head lice.
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CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases - Head Lice - Directory of factsheets about the parasite.
eMedicine Health - Lice - Consumer health resource center providing an overview of lice and their signs, symptoms and treatment.
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Head Lice - Fact sheet from Clemson University describes head lice, with prevention and control methods.
Head Lice - Health factsheet - Concise factsheet on symptoms and treatment of head lice, this factsheet can also be downloaded in Acrobat format
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Head Lice Facts - Factsheet with description, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Head Lice Research and Gallery - Presents original research and information on head and body lice by A M Bailey. Contains a photo gallery and links to other relevant sites.
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Ketorac Pty Ltd - Treatment manufacturer explains prevention and removal of nits, as well as discussing the safety of chemicals used in management.
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Kidshealth: Head Lice - Factsheet with prevention and treatment strategies.
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Lice and Lindane - DrGreene.com - Read an article explaining the adverse effects of using a common pesticide to treat head lice and scabies.
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Lice Solutions Resource Network, Inc. - A nonprofit head lice awareness and control center. Provides facts about the condition, answers to common questions, and an overview of de-lousing products on the market.
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Malathion - Safety and Medical Uses - This web site summarizes scientific and medical literature on the safety of malathion as a drug ingredient in pediculicide (head lice) products.
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Medinfo: Head lice - Information on head lice affecting the scalp, a common problem in school children. Includes information on causes, treatment and bug busting.
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MedlinePlus: Head Lice - Directory of factsheets, articles, and news.
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National Pediculosis Association - Established in 1983, first and only non profit health agency dedicated to head lice issues. Helps parents make informed decisions about safely caring for their children.
Not Nice to Lice - Head Lice, Body Lice and Scabies - history, biology and non-toxic controls. Information on poison treatments. Compare non-toxic solutions.
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Nuvo for Head Lice - Information about head lice and about Nuvo, a new nontoxic head lice treatment developed by a dermatologist and described in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Oh No!! My Child's Got Lice! - A mother's shares her experience in ridding her daughter of head lice without the use of pesticides and shares what she learned about these nasty bugs.
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Parenting Hints - Head Lice and Children - A comprehensive guide to the removal and prevention of head lice in children
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Pediatric Oncall - Commonly asked questions about head lice, its prevention and treatment.
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Pediculosis - Information about head lice, lice treatment, nits, pediculosis, lice control and nit combs.
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RXinsider - A free informational monograph on headlice for patient counseling.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine - Provides definition, causes, risk, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention of head lice.
University of Nebraska - Factsheet on head lice management. Endorsed by Head Lice Task Force.
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