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Head Lice are tiny brown and gray parasites that can cause itching and scratching, especially on areas of the body that are covered with hair, typically the scalp, neck, and behind the ears.
Follow the links below to find information about head lice and their treatment and control.
Reviewed May 2008
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Head lice
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Head lice are tiny insects that lay their eggs on hairs next to the scalp. They are very common amongst school age children.
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Jul 2008
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Head lice - treating them
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Head lice do not spread dreadful diseases, but you do need to have them treated. You can't treat them by yourself, so you need to tell someone who can help you.
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Jul 2008
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Head lice - all about them
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Help! You think you might have head lice! Your scalp is itching and you can feel them running around on your head.
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Jul 2008
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Head lice (nits) - treatment and control
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Better Health Channel
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Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp and lay eggs (nits) on the hair. Lice and nits cause an itchy scalp and are spread between people who are in close contact. Medicated treatments to kill lice and nits are available.
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May 2007
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Head lice
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myDr
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Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis), also known as nits or head louse, are small, wingless insects about 2.5 to 3.5 mm in length.
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Aug 2006
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Head lice - what to do
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Head lice can make you feel uncomfortable but they wont hurt your health and there are lots of things you can do to get rid of the little nuisances.
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Mar 2006
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Head lice - what are they?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Every body has heard of head lice. Every school has a visit from head lice from time to time and lots of kids wanted to know about them.
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Mar 2006
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A review of the regulation of head lice preparations in Australia
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Concerns about the safety and efficacy of currently available head lice treatments, and the suitability of the current system of regulation of these treatments, including the suitability of labelling guidelines, are the subjects of this Review.
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Jul 2004
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Headlice - the facts
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Methods used to treat headlice are discussed.
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Feb 2000
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Treating head lice
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Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Head lice (Pediculosis capitis) is a common condition in children.
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Jan 2000
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Treating head lice
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Australian Prescriber
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Head lice are a common problem in school children. There are several different treatments available and they come in different forms. Permethrin is probably the most effective but the treatment may need to be repeated after one week.
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| Date: |
Jan 2000
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