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PubMed2001

[Persistent scalp infestation by Dermanyssus gallinae in an Emilian country-woman].

A case of persistent infestation of the scalp due to Dermanyssus gallinae.--Infestation due to Dermanyssus gallinae, the common red mite of poultry, in a country-woman aged 69 years from Crevalcore (Emilia-Romagna region, Northern Italy), is described. The case was unusual either for its location, the scalp, and for its persistence, 9 months. Specimens of the mite were also found in the henhouse adjacent to the patient's house. Apparently the woman recovered by means of daily washing of camomile tea.

Acetic Acid↗
PubMed2002

Infected cephalohematoma associated with sepsis and scalp cellulitis: a case report.

Infected cephalohematoma is rarely complicated by sepsis. We report a case of an infected cephalohematoma caused by Escherichia coli sepsis in an otherwise healthy neonate. Skull X-ray revealed soft tissue swelling over parieto-temporal region but no osteolytic lesion. 99mTc bone scan showed scalp cellulitis. Blood culture and scalp wound culture identified E. coli. Treatment with surgical incision and drainage and administration of antibiotics resulted in prompt improvement. The relationship of scalp cellulitis, infected cephalohematoma, and sepsis are discussed.

Cellulitis↗
PubMed2002

[Cranial fasciitis of childhood].

INTRODUCTION: A nodule of the scalp in a child of less than eleven years should evoke a cranial fasciitis among other serious diagnoses. OBSERVATION: A four-month old infant had a firm and pink nodule at the left parietal level, exhibiting a slow growth since two months. It was excised. The pathologic sample showed spindle-shaped cells within a myxoïde matrix, with a strong reactivity for smooth muscle actin (immunohistochemical analysis). Diagnosis of cranial fasciitis was made. Due to the results of pathology, it was possible to rule out the diagnosis of sarcoma, therefore, no complementary work-up was performed. Evolution was favorable. DISCUSSION: Cranial fasciitis is a diagnosis to be considered when confronted with a firm nodule of the scalp in a infant or a young child, with or without bone involvement. This is a benign lesion but worrying pathological signs may exist, making diagnosis of benignity difficult. Exeresis of the lesion, even incomplete, protects the child from possible recurrence. Evolution is always good.

Fasciitis↗
PubMed2002

Head lice.

Head lice infestation is associated with little morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. This statement attempts to clarify issues of diagnosis and treatment of head lice and makes recommendations for dealing with head lice in the school setting.

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PubMed2002

The in vivo pediculicidal efficacy of a natural remedy.

BACKGROUND: Head louse infestations are prevalent worldwide. Over the past 20-25 years, 15-20% of all children in Israel between 4 and 13 years of age have been infested with head lice. This is mainly due to the existence of ineffective pediculicides on the market. OBJECTIVE: To examine the pediculicidal efficacy and safety of a natural remedy ("Chick-Chack") and to compare it in an open clinical study with a known pesticide spray. METHODS: The natural remedy, which contains coconut oil, anise oil and ylang ylang oil, was applied to the hair of infested children three times at 5 day intervals. Each treatment lasted for 15 minutes. The control pediculicide was a spray formulation containing permethrin, malathion, piperonyl butoxide, isododecane and propellant gas, which was applied twice for 10 minutes with a 10 day interval between applications. RESULTS: Of 940 children, aged 6-14 years, from six schools in Jerusalem who were examined for head louse infestation, 199 (21.2%) were infested with lice and eggs, while 164 (17.4%) were infested only with nits. Altogether, 119 children were randomly treated with either the natural remedy or the control product. Treatment was successful with the natural remedy in 60 children (92.3%) and with the control pediculicide in 59 children (92.2%). There were no significant side effects associated with either formulation. CONCLUSIONS: The natural remedy was very effective in controlling louse infestations under clinical conditions and caused no serious side effects.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2002

Head louse and other common infections in schools: head teachers' use of an information pack.

A descriptive study examined head teachers' use of an information pack about common childhood infections and its usefulness, particularly for head louse infection. The survey covered all 122 schools in one borough in the North West of England. Overall response was 73% and 83.3% of head teachers considered the pack helpful for teachers and parents. The study highlights schools' wish for information and help with common infections, especially head louse infections, from the public health and community health services. The authors recommend providing such information regularly each term or year for teachers and parents, putting head louse infection in context with other common childhood infections. Regular education sessions are recommended for head teachers and community health professionals involved with head louse infections. These measures should help ensure a consistent, evidence-based and up-to-date approach.

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