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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Foreword 1
  • Acknowledgments 5
  • Table of Contents 7
  • The History of Lice and Other Parasites 11
  • Centuries Old Remedies 11
  • Advances in Science 13
  • A Long Association 14
  • Part I – Understanding Head Lice 17
  • Head Lice 18
  • Nits or Eggs 19
  • Nymph 20
  • Adult Head Lice 21
  • Distribution and Risk 21
  • Inaccurate Racial Stereotypes 22
  • Head Lice 23
  • Symptoms of Head Lice 24
  • Diagnosing Head Lice 25
  • Treating Head Lice 26
  • Over-the-Counter Medications 28
  • Prescription Medications 29
  • Supplementary Measures 32
  • Treatment Tips 33
  • Preventing and Controlling Head Lice 33
  • Reporting Head Lice 35
  • Part II – Understanding Body Lice 37
  • Symptoms of Body Lice 37
  • Diagnosis of Body Lice 38
  • Treating Body Lice 39
  • Preventing and Controlling Body Lice 39
  • Part III – Understanding Pubic Lice 41
  • Diagnosing Pubic Lice 41
  • Treating Pubic Lice 42
  • Prescription Treatments 44
  • Inform Sexual Partners 44
  • Preventing and Controlling Pubic Lice 45
  • Quick Facts – Lice 47
  • Part IV – Understanding Scabies 49
  • Scabies Mite Lifecycle 50
  • Scabies Transmission 51
  • Crusted (Norwegian) Scabies 52
  • Symptoms of Scabies Infestation 53
  • Potential Complications 54
  • Diagnosis of Scabies 55
  • Treating and Preventing Scabies 55
  • Quick Facts – Scabies 59
  • Natural Remedies for Lice and Scabies 61
  • Natural Remedies for Lice 61
  • A Fine-Toothed Nit Comb 61
  • Tea Tree Oil 62
  • Neem Oil 63
  • Additional Oil Treatments 64
  • The Goals of Alternative Treatments 65
  • Washing Exposed Items 66
  • Natural Remedies for Scabies 66
  • Cayenne Bath 67
  • Neem Oil and Soap 68
  • Zinc 68
  • Afterword 69
  • Relevant Websites 71
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Head Lice 73
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Body Lice 81
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Pubic Lice 85
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Scabies 87
  • Appendix 1- Lice and Scabies in Animals 93
  • Lice and Pets 93
  • Dog Lice 94
  • Cat Lice 94
  • Symptoms in Dogs and Cats 94
  • Treatment Options 95
  • Scabies and Pets 96
  • Animals with Mange 96
  • Treatment Options 96
  • Stray Animals and Mange 97
  • Appendix II – Available Products 99
  • USA 99
  • Lice Treatments 99
  • Scabies Treatments 100
  • UK 101
  • Lice Treatments 101
  • Scabies Treatments 101
  • Frequently Used Terms 103
  • Scholarly Resources – Lice 105
  • Scholarly Resources – Scabies 109
  • Index 113

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