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signs and symptoms
body lice (cooties) |
large nits
intense itching in hairy areas of body be sure to rule out head/public lice treat with bathing/good hygeine No pharm. treatment |
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Signs and symptoms
Head Lice |
itching scratching of head
visible nits and casings at base of hair shaft esp. near crown of head, ears and base of neck grayish colored nits firmly attached to hair lice feces on linens/clothing look like dark powder/stains if in eyebrows--refer |
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Signs and symptoms
public lice (crabs) |
itching and scratching in public region
recent sexual activity visible nits and casings firmly attached to base of hair shaft |
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Synergized Pyrethrins
(Rid) |
treat head and public lice
apply to dry hair, 10 mins, then rinse max 2 apps in 24 hours must do 2nd application in 7-10 days and visual inspection REFER if allergy to chrysanthemum or ragweed |
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Permethrin
(Nix) |
Head Lice only
apply to shampooed hair, 10 mins, then rinse retreat 7-10 days if active lice detected visual inspection |