Question 1

what are the tests for pediculosis?

Accepted Answer

Direct observation: There are 2 kinds of pediculosis, the head/body kind and the pubic kind. Each is caused by a different species of louse. There are no lab tests for either; a doctor makes the diagnosis by physically observing the lice on the hairs of the appropriate body part.

Question 2

how does the pediculosis begin to spread out?

Accepted Answer

Reproduction: A louse achieves maturity in about 10 days and can begin laying eggs, which in tern hatch & begin the cycle over. They lay their eggs at the hairline, so the distance of the nits or egg casings from the scalp give you an idea how long they have been active. Hair grows about 1/2 inch/mo so a nit an inch from the scalp tells you there has been time for several generations to emerge.

Question 3

what are the symptoms associated with pediculosis?

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Pediculosis: Symptoms of pediculosis are itching, rash, nits, crawling lice, skin thickening, skin discolouration, body sores some times.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: pediculosis?

Accepted Answer

Pediculosis: Refers to infestation with lice. Pediculosis can include head lice, body lice or pubic lice.

Question 5

is pediculosis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes, close contact: Pediculosis is lice (head lice, body lice or pubic lice) and they are spread from person to person by close or direct contact (skin to skin) or in some cases sharing items such as clothing, hats, or hairbrushes).

Question 6

will combing get rid of pediculosis capitis infestation in kids?

Accepted Answer

Not for sure: Combing alone e it help but dose not for sure clean it up, use the recommended shampoo, for the whole family, clean all the bed sheets sand if you have bets also do it for them.

Question 7

does pediculosis(head lice) cause encephalitis? please, need some answers?

Accepted Answer

No: To this point the head lice do not transmit any disease. The scratching involved may allow infection by skin germs.

Question 8

what is a good alternative head lice treatment to use instead of the drug store shampoos?

Accepted Answer

Kerosene: When I was a child, my mom used kerosene on my head to kill (suffocate) the lice. I survived and it worked. Whether you should use it or not, I don't know. Definitely, not recommended in the US, but in Europe it's used as a home remedy.

Question 9

steps to reduce lice?/

Accepted Answer

Lice: Prevent sharing of brushes
going thru the hair and pull out any lice you find
very fine combs can help to remove lice and eggs especially if used with a conditioner
doing this every other day for two weeks.

Question 10

how do i look for lice?

Accepted Answer

lice: A person with head lice may have no symptoms. The most common symptom is itching. There may be a crawling or movement sensation on the scalp. A person may develop sores from scratching. Scratching can be significant enough to prevent good sleep. Nits are louse eggs.  Nits can be white, yellow, tan to gray depending on if the nit has hatched, if it is dead or what stage of development it is in.   &gt;.

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