The formatter threw an exception while trying to deserialize the message: Error in deserializing body of request message for operation 'Translate'. The maximum string content length quota (30720) has been exceeded while reading XML data. This quota may be increased by changing the MaxStringContentLength property on the XmlDictionaryReaderQuotas object used when creating the XML reader. Line 1, position 31955.
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.: Nitpicking the Lousy Facts on Head Lice HPFB.init(); bN_cfg = { h: (window.HPConfig && HPConfig.current_web_address) || location.hostname, p: {"dL_ch":"us.hpmgla","dL_dpt":"default","dL_cmsID":"hpo:847538"} }; (function(d, n){ var s=d.createElement(n), h=d.getElementsByTagName(n)[0]; s.src="http://o.aolcdn.com/os/aol/beacon.min.js"; h.parentNode.insertBefore(s, h); })(document, "script");
HuffPost's QuickRead... ShareBox.ad = function (tag_id){if ($(tag_id) == undefined) return; if ($(tag_id).innerHTML != '') return;ad_spec = {"zone_info": "huffpost.los-angeles/blog","ord": 1303609464,"tile": 3,"width": 300,"height": 250,"el_id": tag_id + "_js","class_name": "ad_block ad_wide top","type": "iframe"}HuffPoUtil.WEDGJE.write(ad_spec, tag_id);};Loading... HuffPost's QuickRead... 
Loading... BIG NEWS:San Francisco|LA Around Town|LA Real Estate| Smarter Ideas| More... .mastheader .ad_728_90b {float:none;margin:10px auto;}.aol-search-main {margin: 35px 10px 20px 15px;}.aol-search-main form {padding:3px;}.aol-search-img {background-image:url('http://s.huffpost.com/images/aol/search/csg-aol-search-v2.png');}.aol-search-brd {border:1px solid #d5d5d5;}.aol-search-img.arrow {background-color:#1a538b;background-image: url('http://s.huffpost.com/images/aol/search/csg-aol-search-v2.png'), -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, from(#1a538b), to(#092a58));background-image: url('http://s.huffpost.com/images/aol/search/csg-aol-search-v2.png'), -moz-linear-gradient(top, #1a538b, #092a58); filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.AlphaImageLoader (src='http://s.huffpost.com/images/aol/search/csg-aol-search-v2.png', sizingMethod='crop');background-position: 0 0; width: 100px; height: 33px; }.aol-search-img.aolnews { background-position: 0 -34px; width: 159px; height: 30px; } .aol-search-img.huffpost{ background-position: 0 -65px; width: 205px; height: 30px; } .aol-input {width:310px; padding:6px 6px 7px 6px;background-color:#f3f4f4;background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, from(#edeeef), to(#ffffff));background: -moz-linear-gradient(top, #edeeef, #ffffff);filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#edeeef', endColorstr='#ffffff');}.aol-tabs {position:absolute;top:-26px;left:-1px;}.aol-tabs li {float:left;position:relative;}.aol-tabs li a.active {border-top:1px solid #d5d5d5;border-right:1px solid #d5d5d5;border-bottom:1px solid #ffffff;border-left:1px solid #d5d5d5;padding:4px 8px;}.aol-tabs li a {border-top:1px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:1px solid #d5d5d5;display:block;font:bold 14px arial;color:#004173;padding:4px 9px;}.aol-tabs li a.active {color:#666666;}
NewsWeb Like3KApril 23, 2011| | Edit preferences| LogoutApril 23, 2011| Log In| Sign Up FRONT PAGE POLITICSPOLITICSHUFFPOST HILL2012 ELECTIONSGREENPOLLSTERSPECULATRON BUSINESSBUSINESSSMALL BIZ BLOGAUTOBLOGHUFFPOST MONEY ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTMUSICPOPEATERMOVIEFONETVVIDEO MEDIAMEDIABOOKS TECHTECHENGADGETTECHCRUNCHJOYSTIQCOMEDYCOMEDYCOMICSSPORTSSPORTSMMA FIGHTING STYLESTYLE NEWSHOME/DIYSTYLELISTARTS WORLDWORLDTRAVEL FOODFOOD NEWSRECIPES LIVINGLIVINGHEALTHRELIGIONDIVORCE IMPACTIMPACTGREATEST PERSON EDUCOLLEGEEDUCATION LOCALNEW YORKCHICAGOLADENVERPATCHMAPQUEST LOS ANGELESRESTAURANTSREAL ESTATEAROUND TOWNIMPACTBEST OF LAGet Alerts .header-search {margin-bottom: 0px;} #ad_curtain {height:auto;margin:10px auto 0;width:938px} 
Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.Chairman of the Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai GET UPDATES FROM Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. Like2Nitpicking the Lousy Facts on Head LicePosted: 04/11/11 06:15 PM ET React
AmazingInspiring
Funny
Scary
Hot
Crazy
Important
Weird
Follow
?Children's Health, ?Health, Cedars Sinai, Dr. Braunstein, Lice, Lice Infestations, Lice Treatment, Lousebuster, School Health, Schools, Los Angeles Newsshare this storyGet Los Angeles AlertsSign UpSubmit this storydiggredditstumble
Here's a head-scratcher: how can something so tiny create such massive misery? Minuscule though they are, head lice still can wreak months of havoc on a household. My own grandchildren have played host to these persistent parasites -- which have a way of withstanding repeated comb-outs and drenchings with powerful insect-killing shampoos.
While lice have a high ick factor -- bet your own scalp itches as you read this post -- the bugs themselves are fairly harmless. They don't carry diseases. They just really gross most of us out.
Lice have annoyed and fed on us since antiquity. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that among 3- to 11-year-olds alone, there are 6 million to 12 million infestations a year. While there are plenty of products to combat lice, these frustrating critters have grown increasingly resistant to common remedies, necessitating repeat treatments.
Itching and Scratching as Signs of Lice
For grown-ups, the first heads up of lice woes likely will be a child's persistent itching or frequent scratching. That lice-related kid clawing can be traced to an allergic reaction to the bite of these bugs, which thrive on human blood. While the bites themselves don't cause disease, the scratching can lead to irritation and infection.
The gold standard for identifying a head lice infestation is to spot an actual, live louse or a nymph -- a newly hatched louse. This is tougher than it sounds.
Full-grown lice roughly are the size and shape of a sesame seed, white to reddish-brown in color and have claws designed to let them cling to and rapidly navigate the hair.
This is why lice detectives, in general, rely most on the second-best infestation evidence: nits or louse eggs. These easily can be confused with dandruff or specks of dried hairspray. But unlike those common scalp debris, these tiny white blobs won't easily fly away when flicked. Nits a quarter-inch or so down the hair shaft may indicate an infestation. Nits tend to be found clustered by the hairline at the neck's nape or behind the ears.
Once you've confirmed head lice as culprits, the battle just begins. A number of over-the-counter treatments are available for exterminating lice, though there is a growing concern that the creatures are becoming resistant to common remedies like permethrins (which are in the product Nix) and pyrethrins (carried in R&C and Rid).
It's unclear just how prevalent is the lousy resistance to specific products; it's often regional. Because over-the-counter pediculicides have been proven in studies to be safe, and they usually are effective, they're still a good first-strike medication against the pests.
After De-lousing, Follow Up
While the products kill lice and nymphs, none can kill 100 percent of the eggs. If those survive and hatch, the infestation begins anew. So it's important to keep checking for live lice after the initial treatment. Repeat treatments often are recommended a week to 10 days after that first go. In persistent cases, pediatricians can recommend prescription-strength medications such as malathion lotion (trade name Ovide), benzyl alcohol lotion (Ulesfia) or lindane shampoo (Kwell).
After killing lice, adults should comb youngsters' hair carefully to remove vermin and eggs. All family members should be checked and treated if necessary. Eradication can be laborious: Once a family is de-loused, their environs must be treated, too. Wash or dry clean all clothes and bed linens. Storing stuffed animals and comforters in a plastic bag should kill both lice -- which die within a couple days without human blood -- and eggs. Vacuum the floors and furniture. Combs and brushes should be sterilized or replaced.
It's an unpleasant way to have to spend a beautiful weekend -- but if all these little nuisances get nabbed the first time around, you may be spared repeating the process.
There's another treatment option: a machine called a LouseBuster. Its single, 30-minute application of hot air has been shown effective in killing all eggs and 80 percent of hatched lice in test infestations. The device is pricey and requires a trained operator. Don't think your regular hair blow-dryer will work in similar fashion -- not only won't it kill your lice, it will jet them into the air, all the easier to spread.
Besides causing excruciating itching for infested youngsters, lice also can be blamed for chagrin and high anxiety among parents of many kids in elementary schools across the country. Let me assure you embarrassed moms and dads who have kids with lice -- no, the infestation isn't a reflection on your home's cleanliness or grooming, nor your parent skills. It's not the dog's or cat's fault, either -- pets play no role in spreading lice. These critters just happen to be incredibly common and they spread easily -- by head-to-head contact and sharing of clothing, hair-grooming items, blankets or even furniture.
Best Practices for Schools
The annoyance and concern over lice, however, has gotten so intense that many schools have adopted "no-nit" policies. The Los Angeles Unified School District scrapped its version of this, in favor of a "no-lice" policy. This means that children with a confirmed infestation shouldn't come to school until it has been treated -- but the presence of nits alone isn't reason enough for youngsters to miss valuable school time.
That's in keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics' views. In a report published last year, the academy noted that screening for nits didn't have a big effect on the number of infestations. A study of more than 1,700 children screened for lice found that only a third of those with nits carried live lice on their heads. Of kids with nits, just 18 percent developed a full infestation during two weeks of observation. Based on this and other data that show youngsters will miss important education time just because of too-rigorous and wrong-headed policies that penalize them for signs of lice and not full-blown lice infestations, the pediatrics academy and the National Association of School Nurses both oppose "no-nit" policies. Experts do recommend nit removal, as it can decrease the need for re-treatment and the risk of self-re-infestation.
Lice happen. So teach your kids smart behaviors -- avoid head-to-head contact while playing and don't share clothing, brushes, combs, towels, hair ribbons or barrettes. When you get the dreaded note from school or daycare, or see the telltale scratching, don't panic. If it's any consolation, lice actually prefer clean heads and hair.
Follow Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. on Twitter:www.twitter.com/CedarsSinai
Health More in Los Angeles...
Anthony Garcia's Tattoo Leads To Murder ConvictionBike To Venice Beach From Echo ParkFrank Gehry's Schnabel House For $13 MillionParamount Studios Stabbing: Attack Caught On Video? Comments 9 Pending Comments 0 View FAQ 
Login or connect with:?More Login OptionsLogin with:You must be logged in to comment.Post CommentPreview CommentTo reply to a Comment: Click "Reply" at the bottom of the comment; after being approved your comment will appear directly underneath the comment you replied to.Share your Comment:
Post to Facebook.Post to Blogger.Post to Twitter.Post to WordPress.Post to TypePad.Post to Tumblr.Post to Yahoo! View All Recency ?|? Popularity Milrepa ? 09:58 AM on 4/13/2011 62 Fans I find it illogical to say that pets "don't spread lice". All that thick hair? Come on. The doctor should also remind us that people NEVER tell their kids' friends' parents about a lice problem, and then it really spreads. It's hell to get rid of. Milrepa: I find it illogical to say that pets "don't spread http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Milrepa/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84290395.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it Richard Pollack ? 10:38 AM on 4/13/2011 0 Fans Lice are species specific. Human lice solely infest human beings. Dog lice only dogs. Bird lice just birds. Human head lice would starve before they'd feed on a dog, cat, hamster or other non-human animal.Head lice are not nearly as transmissi-ble as are rumors about their spread. Broadcasti-ng informatio-n about lice on one's child really serves no useful purpose.
Finally, it sometimes can be difficult to eliminate head lice, but it should never be a hellish challenge.-.. unless one is pursuing the wrong strategies-. Richard_Pollack: Lice are species specific. Human lice solely infest human beings. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Richard_Pollack/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84294763.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it
Jamie Lynn ? 09:51 AM on 4/12/2011 0 Fans I too had an awful experience when dealing with head lice infestatio-n in my home. It took months of trying expensive over the counter treatmetns that did not work. I was told by a friend to try using Lice Goodbye made from Fairy Tales Hair Care and this stuff actually worked. I now use their Rosemary Repel products that are safe to use everyday and they repel head lice. So far so good..no lice! www.fairyt-aleshairca-re.com Jamie_Lynn: I too had an awful experience when dealing with head http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Jamie_Lynn/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84155374.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it lice student ? 04:34 AM on 4/13/2011 0 Fans what "scientifi-c" evidence is there for their repelent products? How can you prove that the product is activly repelling the lice from one head!!! lice_student: what "scientific" evidence is there for their repelent products? How http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/lice_student/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84277360.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it Family Physician ? 09:18 AM on 4/12/2011 0 Fans The statement made by Richard P. "Only some 'experts' suggest that nit removal is important, though they can't justify this with objective data." Is clearly a opinion. Up to date Clinical Research shows all OTC and prescribed pharmaceut-ical are not 100% effective against this communicab-le disease. In today's patient care; utilizing the EHR shows true data in the necessary need for removing viable nits to prevent an ongoing parasitic infestatio-n as-well secondary infections from scratching scalp sores. Family_Physician: The statement made by Richard P. "Only some 'experts' suggest http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Family_Physician/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84151965.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it Richard Pollack ? 12:36 PM on 4/12/2011 0 Fans "Family Physician"-: I suspect you'd have a difficult time finding any drug that is 100% efficaciou-s for any condition. Whereas nit removal may sometimes offer some limited value, it is not medically necessary to eliminate an infestatio-n of head lice. Where's the 'true data' to which you refer? Richard_Pollack: "Family Physician": I suspect you'd have a difficult time finding http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Richard_Pollack/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84177265.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it lice student ? 04:39 AM on 4/12/2011 0 Fans In the above article you mention that people should "Vacuum the floors and furniture" and "...they [lice] spread easily -- by head-to-he-ad contact and sharing of clothing, hair-groom-ing items, blankets or even furniture.-"A trial conducted in a school, looking to see if head lice could be spread by floors or furniture, failed to find a single head louse (thats right not a single one) however there was something like a couple of thousand lice found on the heads of students using the classrooms-. There is no scientific basis for extensive environmen-tal cleaning to treat a head lice infection. In another article it was found that only approximat-ely 0.11% of a lice population would be found on a pillow after a nights sleep. Why spend all this time doing extensive cleaning when it isn't actually going to help and make a difference-. Spend your time and attention using scientific-ally proven remedies. lice_student: In the above article you mention that people should "Vacuum http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/lice_student/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84140268.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it
misterPink ? 12:19 AM on 4/12/2011 5 Fans Just give it up. They don't hurt anything. Excruciati-ng itching? That's new to me.... misterPink: Just give it up. They don't hurt anything. Excruciating itching? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/misterPink/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84128189.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it Richard Pollack ? 07:53 PM on 4/11/2011 0 Fans Good review. I'll offer just a few comments & clarificat-ions. Cases of head lice are incredibly overdiagno-sed; indeed, most are not. Head lice are not nearly as common as most believe. Prevalence is just about 1% in K-4th grade levels, and much less at all other ages. The '6-12 million' number is based on poor extrapolat-ions of flawed marketing data. Of bona fide cases of head lice, most are asymptomat-ic, so don't necessaril-y expect itching. There's really no need to vacuum or sterilize anything, as lice and eggs removed from a scalp will quickly perish, most within a day. Treatment is warranted solely if live (crawling) lice are present, NOT if only nits are found. Only some 'experts' suggest that nit removal is important, though they can't justify this with objective data. Finally, non-commer-cial educationa-l informatio-n I formerly hosted at the Harvard School of Public Health is now available at: https://id-entify.us.-com. On this site I provide links to the reports by the American Academy of Pediatrics-, National Associatio-n of School Nurses, & CDC, and offer evidence-b-ased guidance for parents and school personnel. Richard_Pollack: Good review. I'll offer just a few comments & clarifications. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Richard_Pollack/lice-infestation-treatments_b_847538_84093691.htmlHistory?| Permalink ?| Share it ? ? new comment(s) on this entry — Click to refresh
Loading comments… PHOTO GALLERIES 
How To Bike From Echo Park To Venice Beach Without Dying 
PHOTOS: Frank Gehry's Schnabel House For $13 Million 
PHOTOS: Protestors Greet Obama At Sony Studios 
PHOTOS: Vivi Nevo's Brentwood Modern For $4.79 Million FOLLOW US 
Connect with your friends Check out stories you might like, and see what your friends are sharing!
Loading twitter module... Most Popular on HuffPost 3Gg4fiQNvEzKKg81XAF2y6%2B1adGnNWbo%2Fl6xLF4mQrLsKDbVCd3%2BOOtNdUNWdHzxeYB0PlFKfmZud30%2BFjbrp7ywsK1hFConJnt3quAhWnjO%2BwR7EQRigCCEVv%2FCPynPsOaNbW4NA2kp5gnJP5JXZE4H3r1iTe6EnCXrRMARL5YPZ%2BoeTVcokh7TnYJRmIy11 of 2 WATCH: Two New Yorkers Take A Taxi To Los AngelesLike2K
9/11 Responders Warned They Will Be Screened For Terrorism Ties (EXCLUSIVE)Like20K
Poll Shows One Potential Presidential Hopeful In Striking Distance Of ObamaLike1K
Popeater: Brad and Angelina's Strict Nanny RequirementsLike1K
Shelterpop: Unplugging Appliances: Do I REALLY Have to Do This?Like1K
What To Do About Smelly FeetLike635
Noam Chomsky Is the World Too Big to Fail? The Contours of Global OrderLike2K
AOL Real Estate: Prince William and Kate to Live in Royal MansionLike54
TV Squad: Maria Menounos Relives Her Paparazzi 'Wardrobe Malfunction' on 'Lopez' (VIDEO)Like51 Don't Miss HuffPost Bloggers1 of 5
Sam WaterstonSaving Easter Island’s Marine EcosystemsDavid O. RussellFDR Said it All in 1936 -- Who Will Follow in His Steps Today?Gordon BrownGlobal ’Mini-Lateralism’ Will Get Us NowhereRobert RedfordIn New Film, Residents of the Gulf Say Impact of Spill PersistsNoam ChomskyIs the World Too Big to Fail? The Contours of Global OrderSen. Dick LugarLibya: The Resource Curse Strikes AgainRobert RedfordAs Companies Gather for Shareholder Meetings, Opposition to Bristol Bay Mine MountsRhea PerlmanA Family for Manny... and the 115,000 Waiting Children in the U.S.Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseOne Year Later: Making Big Oil Pay For Its MessTed DansonMore Is Needed to Show We’ve Learned From the Deepwater Horizon Tragedy MOST DISCUSSED RIGHT NOW2RgnQXLokElFimSGDV8i8a43pip0bdKPiJKomeBLqmM3QvAVQ0trgKQA9zRBn5c91 of 2 
WHOOPS: Pico Rivera Gang Member's Tattoo Leads To Murder Conviction
California NAACP Demands Apology For Racist Obama EmailHOT ON FACEBOOK2RgnQXLokElFimSGDV8i8TKPvBq8xPkmgYINREC4w8w%3DiJKomeBLqmM3QvAVQ0trgPTAYkCdRanfpr%2BnvSQA9QM%3DjpeKJKgSs0bJPlRX0pV4Fss35VaaM%2Fhsd5ArrOAf1yA%3DRnH5ffdei3%2B0o8Stm5GObw%3D%3D1 of 3
Transformers 3: Michael Bay's Franchise Finale On The MoonLike4K
OC Official Refuses To Resign: Email Was Satire, Not RacismLike2K
HOT ON TWITTER2RgnQXLokElFimSGDV8i8f8ym0hHXTufiJKomeBLqmM3QvAVQ0trgDrc%2BaNUFZ3B1 of 2 RT @twsuccess Antoine Dodson Arrested For Marijuana Possession http://huff.to/edLaIo 
twsuccess Antoine Dodson Arrested For Marijuana Possession http://huff.to/edLaIo RT @purplehayz RT @HuffingtonPost: This is what happens when you tickle a penguin http://is.gd/vuV9u8 - It's still cute - Aviva loved it! 
purplehayz RT @HuffingtonPost: This is what happens when you tickle a penguin http://is.gd/vuV9u8 - It's still cute - Aviva loved it! HUFFPOST'S BIG NEWS PAGES Daniel Hernandez, Gabrielle Giffords 'Hero Intern,' Loses Student-Government ElectionGabrielle Giffords Five Mexican Women Murdered In AcapulcoMexico iPhone, Smartphone Tracking: How Much Is Too Much?iPhone United Continental Ends Baggage Fee DiscountsAirlines Golden Gate Bridge Speed Limit Plan Angers CyclistsSan Francisco Pope Easter Vigil: Humanity Isn't Random Product Of EvolutionThe Pope Republicans Facing Tough Questions Over Proposed Medicare OverhaulHealth Care Rick Scott To EPA: Water Guidelines Aren't Necessary In FloridaRick Scott Bank of America Dismissed From Countrywide Mortgage Investor LawsuitHousing Crisis more big news pages ? ?FRONT PAGE POLITICSPOLITICSHUFFPOST HILL2012 ELECTIONSGREENPOLLSTERSPECULATRON BUSINESSBUSINESSSMALL BIZ BLOGAUTOBLOGHUFFPOST MONEY ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTMUSICPOPEATERMOVIEFONETVVIDEO MEDIAMEDIABOOKS TECHTECHENGADGETTECHCRUNCHJOYSTIQCOMEDYCOMEDYCOMICSSPORTSSPORTSMMA FIGHTING STYLESTYLE NEWSHOME/DIYSTYLELISTARTS WORLDWORLDTRAVEL FOODFOOD NEWSRECIPES LIVINGLIVINGHEALTHRELIGIONDIVORCE IMPACTIMPACTGREATEST PERSON EDUCOLLEGEEDUCATION LOCALNEW YORKCHICAGOLADENVERPATCHMAPQUEST LOS ANGELESRESTAURANTSREAL ESTATEAROUND TOWNIMPACTBEST OF LAGet AlertsAdvertise | Make HuffPost your Home Page | RSS | Careers | FAQ | Contact UsUser Agreement | Privacy | Comment Policy | About Us | Powered by Movable TypeCopyright ? 2011 TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. | "The Huffington Post" is a registered trademark of TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved.Patch Network
HuffPost Lightbox 
source:scalp acne remedies
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment