All of the following are about Pediculosis capitis except
Correct Answer: Hair cut is essential for adequate treatment
Description: Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) * Due to Pediculus humanus capitis, a bloodsucking, wingless insect * Feeds every 4-6 h; female lays 5-10 eggs/day close to scalp, cemented to hair * Presents as scalp pruritus with nits commonly found behind ears and at nape of neck Treatment:- Two applications 1 week apa of pediculicide * Malathion: organophosphate, flammable * Lindane: organochloride, not first line, neurologic toxicity (seizures, confusion, etc) * Permethrin: synthetic pyrethroid, resistance high * Pyrethrin: naturally occurring pyrethroid extract, resistance high. Ref:- Sima Jain; pg num:-244
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