Treatment of scabies infestations.

Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange), Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) in Children — Symptoms and Treatment

Scabies and head lice infestation are two common parasitic infestations seen in children. Scabies in children can present with diffuse skin lesions and characteristic intraepidermal tunnels known as burrows. The causative mites of scabies live and move inside these tunnels. Intense pruritus is common with scabies. Head louse infestation presents with scalp pruritus, the presence of live lice, a...

Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange), Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) in Children — Symptoms and Treatment

Scabies and head lice infestation are two common parasitic infestations seen in children. Scabies in children can present with diffuse skin lesions and characteristic intraepidermal tunnels known as burrows. The causative mites of scabies live and move inside these tunnels. Intense pruritus is common with scabies. Head louse infestation presents with scalp pruritus, the presence of live lice, a...

Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange), Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) in Children — Symptoms and Treatment

Scabies and head lice infestation are two common parasitic infestations seen in children. Scabies in children can present with diffuse skin lesions and characteristic intraepidermal tunnels known as burrows. The causative mites of scabies live and move inside these tunnels. Intense pruritus is common with scabies. Head louse infestation presents with scalp pruritus, the presence of live lice, a...

New insights in pediculosis and scabies

www.expert-reviews.com ISSN 1746-9872 © 2009 Expert Reviews Ltd 10.1586/EDM.09.18 Human louse and scabies infestations are an ancient, common and well known medical problem of mankind. These ectoparasitic infestations have been, and unfortunately still are, associated with a perception of uncleanliness and social stigma. Despite their relatively ‘simple’ and straightforward nature, these infest...

Treatment of Scabies and Pediculosis with Pyrethrum