Pediculosis capitis is an infection of the hair and skin caused by the Pediculus humanus capitis [1]. Head-lice infestation is widely endemic, especially in children, are generally spread through direct head-to-head contact with an infected person [2]. Females get head lice twice more often than males and infestation in persons of Afro-Caribbean or other black descent is rare because of hair consistency [3]. The head lice infestation is Pediculus capitis scalp. 7-10 female eggs produced per day, the maximum number of eggs produced by female throughout its cycle is 110-140; this adheres their host eggs to hair by a water insoluble substance and glue-like. The live eggs (with embryo) are gray gelatinous and are located close to the scalp at 3-4 mm [4]. Scalp pruritus is the most common and characteristic manifestation of the head louse infection localized in retroauricular region, occiput and nape. Secondary bacterial infection (impetigo) may occur as a result of scratching with painful regional lymphadenitis [5]. The empty egg cases or nits can be identified, adult lice and nymphs may be seen in heavy infection [6]. The diagnosed is done by the presence of lice or eggs in the hair, trough using a magnifying glass or running a comb through the child's hair, dermatoscope and microscope [7]. There are different types of topical treatments available: chemical insecticides such as malathion or pyrethrins, physical acting
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