A has irritant potential. (a) Benzyl benzoate - used as a 25% solution from neck to roes and allowed to dry.

children as A has irritant potential. (a) Benzyl benzoate - used as a 25% solution from neck to roes and allowed to dry. The process is repeated twice a weak for. 2 weeks All applications except pyrethrum should be repeated after 10 days as they are not homicidal (b) Gamma benzene hydrochloride - 1% used as a cream or lotion In the some manner as benzyl benzoate (c) Monosulfiram (Tremolos) - 25% in an alcoholic base, dulled with 4 parts of water before use (d) Lindale - 1% solution (e) Perverting - 5%, dermal cream useful for intents and elderly Can be used on head and neck area. 5. Control of purities - with antihistamine. the prorates may persist for a while after destruction of the acre 6 if topical therapy ineffective, the drug overacting may be useful particularly in pts with crusted scabies. Pediculosis (Lice) Clinical features Padiculosis capitals - produce an Deny dermatosis of the head and neck. The grain-like quality of the nits can be appreciated by palpating between the thumb and index finger Pediculosis carporis - Body lice are rare except in vagranis who steep in their clothes and people with low standaros of hygiene. The lice and their eggs are usually found in tha seams of clolhing. Since lice cause Irritation, thare may be small red papules with a liny cantral clot Occasionally, there is general or local urticaria or thickening and discolouration of the skin Scratching may lead to eczema or impetigo Padiculosis pubis - Apart from the pubic area, pubic Iice may be found on the eyebrows, eyelashes or underarm hair, They are usually spread by drect contact, may be acquired from clothing or lavatory seats. Tha signs are similar to pediculosis corporsis Compliction - Secondary infection. lymphadenitis. urticarial rash Management .P. capitis infestation - Ganma benzene hexachloride 1%or permethrin 1%or malathion 05% single applications are efective but it is safer to repeat after 10 days Massage gently into the scalp, leave it on for 8 to 10 hours and then shampoo if off There is a permethrin shampoo available which has to be used like any other shampoo. Nits can be removed by combing the hair with a fine toothed comb, dipped in vinegar. 2. Fungal infection Definition Fungal Infections are caused by non-photosynthetic vegetable parasites called fungi. Broadly two types of superficial fungai infections exist - Keratinolytic; and Nonkeratinoclytic Classification: 1. Superfecial mycoses Tinea versicolor. Tinea nigra. Trichomycosis axillaris, Piedra. Candidiasis.