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Head lice infestation, or pediculosis capitis, is a common health concern, especially in children. Diagnosis is based upon the detection of lice or nits. However, because the louse moves quickly and avoids light, it’s often invisible to the naked eye. Nits containing vital nymphs may look similar to empty nits and so-called pseudo-nits, such as hair casts, debris, scales from seborrheic dermatitis to naked eye [1]. Dermoscopy can aid in overcoming these diagnostic hurdles. We here report a case of 12-yearold girl who was referred for the complaint of chronic itching of scalp and neck area since last 7months. Physical examination revealed the presence of excoriated lesions at the occipital and cervical regions along with numerous yellow to brown nits, fixed to hair shaft. Dermoscopic examination using non-contact polarized light dermoscope (Dermlite; 3Gen, USA) along with Nikon D3200 digital camera, revealed the presence of multiple yellow to brown, ovoid eggs firmly attached to the hair shaft, corresponding to nits with vital nymph, along with brown translucent flat empty nits (Fig. 1). On further examination of occipital area of scalp, we were able to see multiple live lice (Pediculus humanus var. capitis) (Fig. 2). A diagnosis of pediculosis capitis was made and she was advised topical 1% permethrin lotion and oral ivermectin as per standard protocol along with nit combing. After first week, dermoscopy revealed persistence of brown ovoid nits and patient was asked to continue the treatment. After 3 weeks of treatment patient reported improvement and dermoscopy revealed no nits or lice.

Entodermoscope: A tool to diagnose and monitor pediculosis captitis