HEAD LICE IN PEDIATRICS

  • Beatriz Ordás Campos Residente de Enfermería Pediátrica. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León.
  • Ana Belén Honrado García Enfermera. Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León.
  • Cristina Alijas García Enfermera. Hospitalización de Pediatría. Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León.
  • Encarnación Ordás Pertejo Enfermera. Atención Primaria de Pediatría. León.
Keywords: Pediculosis Capitis, Pediculosis Humanus Capitis, Pediatric, Head Lice

Abstract

Pediculosis capitis (head lice) is a scalp infestation due to the parasite pediculus humanus capitis, most frequently occurred in children. Scalp or cervical pruritus is frequent, but sometimes occurs asymptomatically. Diagnosis is performed by visual examination. Different topical pediculicidal agents are available to treat pediculosis capitis, being permethrin 1.5% first-line treatment option used in our setting. Children with pediculosis capitis do not need to be excluded from school. Household members and close contacts should be examined for infestation. 

Published
2020-12-19
How to Cite
Ordás Campos, B., Honrado García, A. B., Alijas García, C., & Ordás Pertejo, E. (2020). HEAD LICE IN PEDIATRICS. NURSING AND HEALTH TIMES, 2(9), 20-23. Retrieved from https://tiemposdeenfermeriaysalud.es/journal/article/view/97
Issue
Vol. 2 No. 9 (2020): CPR Decalogue in Covid-19
Section
Cuidados
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