Symptome

Symptoms of head lice infection include itching, skin irritation, and occasionally visible lice or eggs on the scalp.

Standort

Head lice are localized on the human scalp and in the hair.

Diagnose

Diagnosis of head lice infection is made by inspection of the scalp and hair. The search for live lice and eggs (nits) is an important part of the diagnosis.

Therapie

Treatment of head lice consists of applying insecticides to the scalp and hair. There are also alternative treatments such as the application of essential oils and special combs to remove the lice and nits.

Kurs

A head lice infection can persist for several weeks or months if not treated.

Prognose

Early treatment usually leads to a complete cure. However, head lice can recur if preventive measures are not taken.

Frequenz

Head lice occur worldwide and are a common disease, especially in school-aged children.

Risikofaktoren

Risk factors for head lice infection include close contact with infected persons, especially in schools and kindergartens.

Verhütung

Prevention of head lice consists of avoiding close contact with infected persons and regular checking for head lice.

Pathogenese

Head lice spread from person to person by direct contact and lay eggs on the scalp.

Einstufung

There is no classification of head lice.

Inszenierung

There is no staging of head lice.

Ähnliche Krankheiten

There are no similar diseases that could be confused with head lice.