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Chapter-07 Update on Scabies and Pediculosis in Children

BOOK TITLE: Pediatric Dermatology

Author
1. Karthikeyan Kaliaperumal
2. S Ragunatha
ISBN
9789350252666
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11214_7
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2011
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry, India
2. SBMP Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, BLDE University, Bijapur, Karnataka, India, BLDEA’s SBMP Medical College, Bijapur, Karnataka, India, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka-572107, India, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Sri Siddhartha University, Tumkur, Karnataka, India, drragus@yahoo.co.in, BLDEA’s SBMP Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Bijapur, Karnataka, India, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Update on scabies and pediculosis in children. Infectious diseases, Scabies, comparison between free living and parasitic mites, differences between ordinary and crusted scabies, principles of treatment of scabies, pediculosis, topical insecticides used in pediculosis, safety profile of topical insecticides, newer therapeutic regimen based on life cycle of louse, newer therapeutic agents for scabies are described in detail. 5 tables are included to highlight free living and parasitic mites, ordinary and crusted scabies, principles of treatment of scabies, drugs used in scabies and topical insecticides used in pediculosis. 30 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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