ALLMedicine™ Lice Center
Research & Reviews 261 results
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7743942
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; Brownell N, Sunantaraporn S et. al.
Dec 16th, 2020 - Human head lice are blood-sucking insects causing an infestation in humans called pediculosis capitis. The infestation is more prevalent in the school-aged population. Scalp itching, a common presenting symptom, results in scratching and sleep dis...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7691129
International Journal for Parasitology. Parasites and Wil... Madrid RS, Sychra O et. al.
Dec 9th, 2020 - The tropical rainforests of Sundaland are a global biodiversity hotspot increasingly threatened by human activities. While parasitic insects are an important component of the ecosystem, their diversity and parasite-host relations are poorly unders...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7539455
Parasites & Vectors; Fu YT, Nie Y et. al.
Oct 7th, 2020 - The family Hoplopleuridae contains at least 183 species of blood-sucking lice, which widely parasitize both mice and rats. Fragmented mitochondrial (mt) genomes have been reported in two rat lice (Hoplopleura kitti and H. akanezumi) from this fami...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7531828
PloS One; Swain JK, Carpio Y et. al.
Oct 2nd, 2020 - Infection with parasitic copepod salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis, represents one of the most important limitations to sustainable Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) farming today in the North Atlantic region. The parasite exerts negative impact...
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-020-06855-5
Parasitology Research; Estrada-Souza IM, Sánchez-Montes S et. al.
Aug 20th, 2020 - Chewing lice (Phthiraptera: Amblycera, Ischnocera) represent a component of the ectoparasite fauna associated with large sized mammals as deers. However, the diversity of chewing louse species infesting deer remains to be fully characterized in th...
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Clinicaltrials.gov 329 results
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13ddf5e6-ac0e-41e6-b95d-d5bdd6b26fcd
Dec 29th, 2020 - Lindane Shampoo is indicated for the treatment of head lice (infestations of Pediculus humanus capitis), crab lice (infestations of Pthirus pubis), and their ova only in patients who cannot tolerate other approved therapies, or have failed treatme...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7743942
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; Brownell N, Sunantaraporn S et. al.
Dec 16th, 2020 - Human head lice are blood-sucking insects causing an infestation in humans called pediculosis capitis. The infestation is more prevalent in the school-aged population. Scalp itching, a common presenting symptom, results in scratching and sleep dis...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7691129
International Journal for Parasitology. Parasites and Wil... Madrid RS, Sychra O et. al.
Dec 9th, 2020 - The tropical rainforests of Sundaland are a global biodiversity hotspot increasingly threatened by human activities. While parasitic insects are an important component of the ecosystem, their diversity and parasite-host relations are poorly unders...
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1de4e361-4e7b-4f7e-b6c8-30fa21e75bea
Dec 8th, 2020 - treats head, pubic (crab), and body liceLice treatment
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pubic-lice-crabs/symptoms-causes/syc-20350300
Dec 8th, 2020 - Overview Pubic lice, commonly called crabs, are tiny insects found in your genital area. They are a different type of louse from head lice and body lice. Measuring 1/16 inch (1.6 millimeters) or less, pubic lice received their nickname because the...
News 17 results
https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/218462/infectious-diseases/whats-eating-you-human-body-lice-pediculus-humanus/page/0/1?channel=219
Mar 5th, 2020 - Diagnosis Diagnosis can be reached by visualizing adult lice, nymphs, or viable nits on the body or more commonly within inner clothing seams; nits also fluoresce under Wood light. 15 Although dermoscopy has proven useful for increased sensitivity.
https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/153284/hair-nails/whats-eating-you-head-lice-pediculus-humanus-capitis/page/0/1
Dec 1st, 2017 - Treatment Effective treatment of head lice requires eradication of all living lice as well as louse eggs. Topically applied pyrethroids, including pyrethrin shampoos and mousses and permethrin lotion 1%, are considered the first-line therapy.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/735958
Jan 18th, 2011 - January 19, 2011 (UPDATED January 27, 2011) — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved spinosad (Natroba Topical Suspension 0.9%, ParaPRO) for the treatment of head lice infestation in people aged 4 years and older. Head lice (Pedicu...
https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/21373
Jul 26th, 2010 - Action Points Explain to interested patients that keeping children out of school for head lice has not been shown to be effective in reducing spread. Point out that there are effective nonchemical options for getting rid of head lice -- such as si...