Robert M. Schwartzman

Scabies and Pediculosis

There has been a recent notable increase in scabies and pediculosis pubis and pediculosis capitis. Once the diagnosis is established (preferably by demonstrating the mite or louse), therapy includes consideration of a risk to benefit ratio, explanation of the nature of the infestation to the patient, application of appropriate therapeutic techniques, and follow-up procedures. Resistance of the Sarcoptes mite to modern scabicides has been suggested but not proved. Resistance of the head louse and body louse to modern pediculicides has been reported in other countries but not in the United States.

International Conference on Scabies and Pediculosis

To the editors: As the Treasurer of the New Jersey Dermatological Society, I recently had the opportunity to review two bills sent to us for services rendered. These invoices are almost exactly 20 years apart and were sent by the identical company and individual. This printing service supplies paper, mimeographs the material requested, addresses, folds, inserts and mails our monthly meeting notices. On September 8, 1955 our bill was as follows: