INTRODUCTION

Pediculosis capitis is a major health concern in Philippine public schools, with the prevalence rate as high at 54.7% at the primary level affecting more females (66.5%) compared to males (42.3%). Worldwide, head lice infestation is a persistent and growing problem with varying prevalence rates in both developed and developing countries. Despite effective scabicidal therapy, there is poor compliance of parents or guardians of patients with Pediculosis capitis, affecting the effectiveness of treatment. Researchers are now focused on eradicating this disease by increasing compliance through video assisted learning.

OBJECTIVES

To compare the efficacy of video assisted instruction versus classical prescription type instruction in enhancing the knowledge on the management of Pediculosis capitis.

METHODOLOGY

A single-blind randomized clinical trial was performed at Barangay Del Pilar, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Parents or guardians with children from 4 -6 years old were randomized to video assisted type instruction or classical prescription type instruction. Pre-test and post-test was done before and after the intervention respectively.

RESULTS

At post-test, average scores had significantly improved from pre-test in both types of instruction (60% to 100%, pCONCLUSION

This research supports the efficacy of video assisted instruction in enhancing the knowledge of parents or guardians regarding the management of Pediculosis capitis. A significant increase in the level of knowledge of the participant may serve as a useful tool in providing better understanding on the proper handling and care of such cases.

Human ; Instructional Films And Videos

INTRODUCTION

Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is an inherited rare disorder characterized by generalized scaling presenting at birth and persisting throughout life. It presents at birth with a collodion membrane, later developing into large, brown scales across the skin. LI requires ongoing treatment and monitoring due to physical and psychosocial impacts. This study highlights siblings who showed substantial quality-of-life improvements with oral retinoid therapy.

OBJECTIVE

To present and discuss a detailed case summary, explore management options, and evaluate the treatment outcomes.

CASE SUMMARY

We report on a pair of siblings, a 24-year-old male and a 19-year-old female, who were born encased in a collodion membrane, and later presented with large, brown, plate-like scales all over the body. Skin changes were accompanied by intermittent heat intolerance and mild ectropion, which subsequently caused impaired quality of life while growing up. Histopathology results were consistent with lamellar ichthyosis. Both siblings responded well to oral Acitretin at 0.5 mglkglday, showing significant shedding of thick scales and a reduction of ectropion within the first two weeks of therapy.

CONCLUSION

Lamellar ichthyosis, a severe, lifelong disorder with psychosocial repercussions, requires long-standing, continual therapy. Maximizing treatment options with oral acitretin, addressing the psychosocial implications of the disease and getting patients actively involved in its management results in better treatment outcomes.

Human ; Male ; Female ; Young Adult: 19-24 Yrs Old ; Ichthyosis, Lamellar ; Acitretin