Pediculosis is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice. The crawling stages of this insect feed on human blood, which can result in severe itching. Head lice are usually located on the scalp, crab lice in the pubic area and body lice along seams of clothing. Body lice travel to the skin to feedand return back to the clothing.Pediculosis Capitis- calpPediculosis Palpebrarum- !yelids and !yelashesPediculosis Pubis- Pubic HairPediculosis Corporis- BodyMode of Transmission:Transmission occurs mainly by direct head-to-head contact with hairof infested people. "ice are unable to hop or #y, but can crawl at arapid pace. Transmission by contact with personal belongings, such as combs, hair brushes andhats is uncommon. $way from the scalp, head lice survive less than two days at room temperature, and their eggs generally become nonviable within a week and cannot hatch at a lower ambient temperature than that near the scalpClinical Manifestations%its in hair& clothing'rritating maculopapular or urtiManagement/Treatment(isinfect implements"indanee )*well+Permethrin )%i,+Prevention-ood personal hygiene$voiding contact with persons su.ering from pediculosisScabiescabies is an age-old skin infection caused by an itch mite, which penetrates the skin, formingburrows. EthiologyThe disease is caused by a mite, arcoptes scabiei.The mite is yellowish-white and can barely be seen by the unaided eye.cabies occurs worldwide and is predisposed by overcrowding and poor hygiene.The parasite does not survive more than /- 0 days away from the skin.Mode of TransmissionTransmission is direct- through an infected individual.The disease is also ac1uired through sleeping on an infested bed or wearing infested clothing.$nyone may become infected or re-infected.'nfestation with mites may also result from contact with dogs, cats and other small animals.Clinical Manifestations'ntense itching, mostly at night2 "ooks like small, red, slightly raised spots )a pimple3 like rash+ or streaks in the skin24ay have tiny blisters2 Common areas are between 5ngers, on wrists or belt lines and in the folds of the skin, but may appear anywhere on the body.Management/TreatmentTreatment for scabies consists of application of a pediculicide, such as Permethrin )%i,+ cream, as a thin layer over the entire skin surface, left on for 67- 68 hours.Crotamiton cream is applied for 9 consecutive nights. %eosporin ointment is rubbed onto the a.ected skin for 0-9 times a day.!ura, and *well lotion also prove e.ective in some patients.$ntihistamines, like diphenhydramine )Benadryl+ can be useful in giving relief from the itch.$ll clothes used before and during the treatment period should be disinfected by drycleaning or boiling.Nursing Care'nstruct the patient to apply the cream at bedtime, from the neck down to the toes, covering the entire body.Contaminated clothing or bedclothes should be dry- cleaned or boiled.$dvise the patient to report any skin irritation.uggest that family members and other close contacts of the patient be checked forpossible symptoms and treated if necessary.'f the patient is hospitali:ed, practice good hand washing techni1ue or use gloves while performing nursing procedure.Terminal disinfection should be carried out after the discharge of the patient.Prevention and Control:-ood personal hygiene$void contact with infected persons$ll members of the household, including close contacts, should be treated$fter the treatment, beddings and clothing worn ne,t to the skin should be properly laundered