PEDICULOSIS
Essentials of Diagnosis
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It is a parasitic infestation of skin of scalp,
trunk and pubic area.
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There will be pruritus with excoriation.
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Nits on skin and hair shafts.
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Occasionally a sky blue macule.
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Itching may be intense
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A few patients may develop pyoderma.
Treatment
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Affected clothes should be washed in Luke warm
water.
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For pubic lice lindane lotion or cream is
applied.
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Sexual contacts should be treated.
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Nits are removed meticulously with a fine tooth
comb.
