Pediatric dermatology
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Pediatric dermatology · Jan 2001
Comparative StudyLouse comb versus direct visual examination for the diagnosis of head louse infestations.
The techniques used for diagnosis of head louse (Pediculosis capitis) infestation are a source of controversy. Most epidemiologic and diagnostic studies have been done using direct visual examination. The main objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of direct visual examination versus the louse comb method. ⋯ The average time until detection of the first louse was 57.0 seconds with the comb as compared to 116.4 seconds by direct visual examination. Diagnosis of louse infestation using a louse comb is four times more efficient than direct visual examination and twice as fast. The direct visual examination technique underestimates active infestation and detects past, nonactive infestations.
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Pediatric dermatology · Jan 2001
Letter Case ReportsNeonatal herpes simplex and incontinentia pigmenti.