Head Lice

General/Overviews

• Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis) (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases)
• Head Lice: Information and Frequently Asked Questions (Harvard School of Public Health)
• Lousology 101: The Biology of Head Lice (National Pediculosis Association)

Alternative Therapy

• Want to Know More About Essential Oils Such as Tea Tree Oil? (National Pediculosis Association)

Diagnosis/Symptoms

• When is a Nit Not a Nit? A Visual Guide to What's What (National Pediculosis Association)

Prevention/Screening

• Child Care Provider's Guide to Controlling Head Lice (National Pediculosis Association)

Treatment

• NPA's 10 Tips For Head Lice & Nit Removal (National Pediculosis Association)
• Treating Head Lice (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases)
• Treating Head Lice with Malathion (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases)

Organizations

• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• National Pediculosis Association, Inc. (National Pediculosis Association)

Children

• Head Lice (Nemours Foundation)
• Head Lice (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Head Lice in the Child Care Setting (National Center for Infectious Diseases)

Español/Spanish

• 10 Pasos de la NPA para Eliminar Piojos y Liendres (National Pediculosis Association)
• Pregúntale a NOAH sobre los Piojos de la Cabeza (Pediculosis) (Acceso Computarizado a la Salud de Nueva York)