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Head lice
Head lice explained
The life cycle
Understanding the problem
Detection combing
Fast facts
Treatment options
Treatment options
When to refer
Preventing reinfection
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Scenario
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Head lice treatments should not be used “just in case”. Only people who have an active infection – shown by the presence of live, moving lice or unhatched eggs attached to hairs close to the scalp – should be treated.
• Use your Counter Intelligence Plus training guide
• Visit the NHS website
• Read guidance from NICE
• Read the British Association of Dermatologists leaflet on head lice.
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