Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 22, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 14, 1991 Page: 2 of 20
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2 A Wednesday, August 14, 1991 Citiaen* Journal
Now's time
to watch
for lice
Head lice is the most
widespread communicable
childhood disease, second only to
the common cold.
A dermatologist at Baylor Col-
lege of Medicine in Houston
warns that parents should look for
signs of head lice (pediculosis) as
the new school year begins.
"School-aged children have a
higher incidence of head llice be-
cause they come in close contact
with each other daily," said Dr.
John E. Wolf Jr., professor and
chairman of dermatology.
"Parents may keep their child
clean, however good personal
hygiene does not prevent the
spread of lice. Also, head lice can
appear in anyone regardless of
socioeconomic class."
Lice are small, six-legged in-
sects that feed on humans by
sucking blood from the scalp. An
adult female louse lays up to 10
eggs, or nits, daily. The nits latch
onto hairs near the scalp, the
back of the head, behind the ears
and the eyebrows.
According to the National
Pediculosis Association, an es-
timated 6 to 12 million Americans
transmit head lice annually
through body contact, infested
clothing, combs, hairbrushes and
furniture.
Children with head lice suffer in-
tense itching, often leading to in-
flammation and infection of the
skin. Nits can survive for several
months depending on the extent
of the infestation.
Wolf suggests using pesticide-
based shampoos equipped with a
special comb to remove dead lice
and nits. Although they are
generally considered safe, Wolf
said infants, children with allergies
and scalp infections, pregnant
women and nursing mothers
should see a doctor before using
such products.
Wolf recommends that parents
of children with head lice notify
the school or childcare center im-
mediately.
"Prevention is impossible once
the child has been exposed to
lice." he said. "Alerting them im-
mediately may protect other
children and save everyone the
anxiety "
He offers these steps to avoid
lice:
•Watch for signs of head lice,
particularly frequent scratching.
•Use natural light and a mag-
nifying glass when examining the
child's hair.
•Wash' sheets and recently
worn clothes in hot water and dry
on the hot cycle. Combs and
brushes used on lice-infested hair
should be soaked in hot water to
kill any attached eggs.
•Vacuum beds, rugs, furniture
and stuffed animals which may
serve as a head live haven. Do
not use insecticidal sprays, which
may harm family members and
pets.
•Discourage children from shar-
ing hats, clothes and grooming
aids.
For more information on head
lice, write the National Pediculosis
Association, P.O. Box 149, New-
ton, Mass. 12161 or call (817)
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Coleman, John. Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 22, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 14, 1991, newspaper, August 14, 1991; Atlanta, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth348174/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Atlanta Public Library.