Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
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Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
Pathology
Pigmented skin disorders
Vitiligo
Albinism
Acneiform skin disorders
Acne vulgaris
Folliculitis
Rosacea
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders
Contact dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Lichen planus
Pityriasis rosea
Psoriasis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Urticaria
Keratotic skin disorders
Actinic keratosis
Vesiculobullous skin disorders
Epidermolysis bullosa
Bullous pemphigoid
Pemphigus vulgaris
Desquamating skin disorders
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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Pressure ulcer
Sunburn
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Cellulitis
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Impetigo
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Human papillomavirus
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Coxsackievirus
Herpes simplex virus
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Malassezia (Tinea versicolor and Seborrhoeic dermatitis)
Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
Sarcoptes scabiei (Scabies)
Human herpesvirus 6 (Roseola)
Parvovirus B19
Varicella zoster virus
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Human herpesvirus 8 (Kaposi sarcoma)
Angiosarcomas
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Hair and nail disorders
Alopecia areata
Telogen effluvium
Onychomycosis
Integumentary system pathology review
Pigmentation skin disorders: Pathology review
Acneiform skin disorders: Pathology review
Papulosquamous and inflammatory skin disorders: Pathology review
Vesiculobullous and desquamating skin disorders: Pathology review
Bacterial and viral skin infections: Pathology review
Skin cancer: Pathology review
Viral exanthems of childhood: Pathology review
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Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis (Lice)
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Lice
disease vectors p. 147, 148
head/scalp p. 158
treatment p. 197
Mites/louse treatment p. 197
Relapsing fever
lice p. 158
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Summary
Pediculus humanus and Phthirus pubis are types of lice that affect humans. Pediculus humanus is commonly known as head lice and primarily infects the scalp, whereas Phthirus pubis, is commonly known as pubic lice because it infests the pubic hair. Both types of lice are small parasitic insects that live close to the human skin sucking and feeding on blood. They can cause itching, redness, and irritation in the affected areas.
Pediculus humanus is most commonly spread through direct head-to-head contact or by sharing combs, and hats, whereas Phthirus pubis is commonly spread through sexual contact, but it can also be spread through close personal contact or by sharing personal items. Treatment for lice typically involves drugs like topical benzyl alcohol to kill the lice, and prevention requires proper body hygiene.
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