Infestation. Head louse (pediculosis capitas). Body louse (pediculosis corporis). Pubic louse (pediculosis pubis – crabs). Fleas. Lice are among man’s earliest companions and bearers of disease. The head louse lays small grey eggs (nits) which adhere to the hair shafts. Body lice may be responsible for Trench fever and typhus. Their appearance may be accompanied by swelling of the occipital lymph glands for which alteratives such as Burdock, Yellow Dock and Echinacea should be given.
Herbs are least effective where personal hygiene is poor. A wholesome lifestyle is the best preventative. Liberal quantities of Garlic in the diet are said to confer immunity. See also: NEEM. Treatment. External. Vigorously scrub with soap before applying Tea Tree oil. May be diluted many times. A good response has been observed when wiping with cider vinegar. Some practitioners use 1 part Oil Rosemary to 2 parts Peanut oil rubbed into affected parts.
Dr Finlay Ellingwood. Wrap the head at night with suitable material dipped in oil of Turpentine. Aromatherapy. Essential oils: Sassafras, Quassia, Aniseed.
Tansy herb. Strong decoction.
Traditional, Russian. Saturate the hair with Vodka or strong spirit and allow to evaporate.
General – Use of ‘nit’ comb. Scrub toilet seats. Change bedding frequently. Tell children not to wear another’s clothes. Thorough daily combing with one or two drops of any of the above oils on the comb.
Small, wingless insects that feed on human blood. There are 3 species:PEDICULUS HUMANUS CAPITIS (the head louse), PEDICULUS HUMANUS CORPORIS (the body louse), and PHTHIRUS PUBIS (the crab, or pubic, louse). All have flattened bodies and measure up to 3 mm across.
Head lice live on the scalp and their bite causes intense itching.
They are spread by direct contact.
Their tiny eggs (nits) attach to hairs close to the scalp.
Body lice live and lay eggs on clothing next to the skin.
They can transmit epidemic typhus and relapsing fever.
Crab lice live in pubic hair or, more rarely, in armpits, beards, or eyelashes; they are usually transmitted during sexual contact (see pubic lice).
Various preparations can be applied to kill lice and eggs.
pl. n. see louse; pediculosis.
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A colloquial term used for any creature, or anything present in sea water causing a mild irritation of the skin, either with or without a rash. There is no single creature responsible for this stinging effect.... sea lice
Small, wingless insects (PHTHIRUS PUBIS) that live in the pubic hair and feed on blood. Also called crab lice or crabs, they are usually spread by sexual contact. A louse has a flattened body, up to 2 mm across. Female lice lay eggs (nits) on the hair, where they hatch about 8 days later. On men, the lice may also be found in hair around the anus, on the legs, on the trunk, and even in facial hair. The bites sometimes cause itching. Children can become infested by transmission from parents, and the lice may live on the eyelids. An insecticide lotion kills the lice and eggs.... pubic lice
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n. a system in which the medical register shows whether a doctor is a licensed medical practitioner or holds registration only. It is the licence to practise rather than registration that signifies to patients and employers that a doctor has the legal authority to hold a post as a doctor, write prescriptions, sign death certificates, and exercise various other legal privileges. See also revalidation.... licensing
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