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1.Head Lice - Health factsheet
Concise factsheet on symptoms and treatment of head lice, this factsheet can also be downloaded in Acrobat format
URL:http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/head_lice.html
2.Head Lice
Fact sheet from Clemson University describes head lice, with prevention and control methods.
URL:http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC2503.htm
3.Malathion - Safety and Medical Uses
This web site summarizes scientific and medical literature on the safety of malathion as a drug ingredient in pediculicide (head lice) products.
URL:http://malathioninfo.com
4.RXinsider
A free informational monograph on headlice for patient counseling.
URL:http://rxinsider.com/monographs/head_lice.htm
5.Diagnosing Head Lice - DrGreene.com
Wondering if your child is a victim of the recent outbreak of lice at his school? Dr. Greene explains how to properly and thoroughly check for lice.
URL:http://www.drgreene.com/html/21576.html
6.e-Lice.net
Information about human louse, infestation, and prevention. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.
URL:http://www.e-lice.net/
7.National Pediculosis Association
Established in 1983, first and only non profit health agency dedicated to head lice issues. Helps parents make informed decisions about safely caring for their children.
URL:http://www.headlice.org
8.American Head Lice Information Center
Treatment program for persistent head lice and a FAQ.
URL:http://www.headliceinfo.com/index.htm
9.University of Nebraska
Factsheet on head lice management. Endorsed by Head Lice Task Force.
URL:http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/lanco/enviro/pest/factsheets/018-99.htm
10.Keep Kids Healthy
Head Lice Treatments for children, plus advice on resistance, anti lice shampoo, such as rid, nix, ovide, and how to remove nits.
URL:http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/treatmentguides/lice.html
11.Ketorac.com
Information on headlice and nit control. Discusses signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, getting rid of nits, prevention, natural remedies, FAQs, wetcombing, shampoos and lotions.
URL:http://www.ketorac.com/
12.Lice Advice Network
Offers consultation services to eliminate lice and nits as well as a network of nurse professionals who will nitpick your heads.
URL:http://www.liceadvice.net
13.Medinfo: Head lice
Easy to understand information for patients on head lice affecting the scalp (Pediculosis capitis), a very common problem, especially in school children. Includes information on causes, treatment and bug busting. Written by a UK general practitioner.
URL:http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/headlice.html
14.Pediatric Oncall
Commonly asked questions about head lice, its prevention and treatment.
URL:http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/CommonChild/head_lice.asp
15.Pediculosis
Information about head lice, lice treatment, nits, pediculosis, lice control and nit combs.
URL:http://www.pediculosis.com
16.Pediculosis Hub
A brief definition of pediculosis, followed by links to overviews, research articles, fact sheets and images.
URL:http://www.projectlinks.org/pediculosis
17.Not Nice to Lice
Head Lice, Body Lice and Scabies - history, biology and non-toxic controls. Information on poison treatments. Compare non-toxic solutions.
URL:http://www.safe2use.com/nntl/sitemap-n.htm
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