Head and body lice. Medical search. Frequent questions

To diagnose a lice infestation, direct observation of lice and/or nits and wet-combing of the hair to reveal organisms are useful techniques. (medscape.com)
Patients with P pubis infestation present to healthcare providers because they experience pruritus or because they notice the lice or nits in their pubic hair. (medscape.com)
Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). (wikipedia.org)
The most common symptom is itching of the head, which normally worsens 3 to 4 weeks after the initial infestation. (wikipedia.org)
The presence of live lice indicates an active infestation while the presence of nits indicates a past or currently inactive infection with the potential to become active. (wikipedia.org)
However, head lice infestation is commonly overdiagnosed, with extinct infestations being mistaken for active ones. (wikipedia.org)
If you suspect a lice infestation, it's crucial to act quickly. (nitpickyusa.com)
Infestation with crab lice is said to result most often from contact during coitus. (ufl.edu)
The responses were analyzed and correlated with positivity to louse infestation, detected by scalp aspiration. (scielo.br)
Female sex, pruritus on the head and indifference regarding infestation were shown to be risk factors for pediculosis. (scielo.br)
Pediculosis is the name given to infestation by the ectoparasite Pediculus humanus capitis (De Geer, 1778), commonly known as the head louse. (scielo.br)
Infestation with body lice is uncommon in comparison to head lice. (dermnetnz.org)
A female body louse can lay 10-15 eggs per day on clothing and on average, 20 adult female lice are usually found on a person with an infestation. (dermnetnz.org)
If the infestation is widespread and covers much of the body, insecticides used in the treatment of head lice may also used in the treatment of body lice. (dermnetnz.org)
It's definitely back," said Kelli Boswell, owner of Lice & Easy, a boutique where people in the Denver area can get deloused, a process that can range from minutes to hours depending on the method and the infestation. (wxxinews.org)
Now, Galassi and American louse workers say, infestation rates are back to pre-lockdown norms, despite school COVID-19 protections. (wxxinews.org)
Head-to-head contact on playgrounds and sharing hats and hairbrushes is often the manner in which head lice are spread from one child to another and become the start of a head louse infestation. (orkin.com)
What are the signs of a head lice infestation? (orkin.com)
The presence of adult or juvenile head lice, eggs on hair shafts, itching and sores caused by scratching of the scalp are signs of a head lice infestation. (orkin.com)
A flea infestation can easily be confused for a lice infestation. (orkin.com)
Plica Polonica] In the Chiribaya culture "… Men had a higher (lice) infestation prevalence than women. (nuvoforheadlice.com)
An infestation of lice is also often referred to as pediculosis . (homeremediesweb.com)
The most common symptom of lice infestation is frequent itching, which occurs as a result of a lice's saliva entering holes in the scalp when they feed. (homeremediesweb.com)
An Update on the Treatment of Head Lice Infestation," Archives of Disease in Childhood-Education and Practice, Vol. 96, No. 1, 2010, pp. 2-8. (scirp.org)
The symptoms of head lice infestation are itching, the presence of nits (eggs) in the hair and black or red fecal specks on the back, shoulders and clothing. (espacepourlavie.ca)
There are many ways to prevent head lice infestation. (espacepourlavie.ca)
An active head lice infestation shall be defined as the presence of a live (crawling) louse on the student's head or facial hair. (cusd.com)
Students who present with lice eggs (nits) only are not presumed to have an active lice infestation and will not be considered to have a lice infestation unless a live (crawling) louse is found on the head. (cusd.com)
A student with an active head lice infestation will receive a written referral requesting the parent/guardian to follow-up with an appropriate treatment at home. (cusd.com)
It is used to treat scabies (a skin infestation) and lice infestations of the head and body. (stason.org)
The truth about lice is that it is a harmless infestation that will affect many people at one time or another. (askdrsears.com)
Who gets head lice infestation? (virginia.gov)
Infestation with head lice is most common among children attending child care and elementary school, and their household members and caretakers. (virginia.gov)
How is head lice infestation spread? (virginia.gov)
Indications of head lice infestation include: the tickling feeling of something moving in the hair, itching, feeling irritable or having difficulty sleeping, and having sores on the head caused by scratching. (virginia.gov)
How is head lice infestation diagnosed? (virginia.gov)
Head lice infestation is diagnosed by finding a live, crawling louse on the scalp or hair of a person. (virginia.gov)
Misdiagnosis of head lice infestation is common because nits can be confused with other particles found in hair, such as dandruff, hair spray droplets, and dirt particles. (virginia.gov)
Persons diagnosed with an active infestation and usually their bedmates should be treated with a medicine that is effective against lice (called a pediculicide). (virginia.gov)
Lice infestation is a parasitic skin infestation caused by tiny wingless insects. (msdmanuals.com)
All types of lice infestation occur worldwide. (msdmanuals.com)
Lice infestation usually causes severe itching in the infested area. (msdmanuals.com)

Infestations are only considered extinct if nits are more than 0.25 inches away from the scalp and nymphs and adult lice are absent. (wikipedia.org)
They live in the hair on your head and feed off the blood from your scalp. (healthline.com)
You'll most likely find nits if you find any evidence of head lice on your scalp. (healthline.com)
Head lice, or pediculosis humanus capitis , are tiny insects that live on the human scalp. (nitpickyusa.com)
Body lice live in clothing on various parts of the body, while head lice live on the scalp. (nitpickyusa.com)
Head lice are wingless insects that live on the human scalp and feed off of human blood. (homeremediesweb.com)
Note that a short haircut usually isn't sufficient, since head lice typically cling to hair only a quarter-inch from the scalp. (homeremediesweb.com)
Lice and nits are found on or near the scalp, most often at the neckline and behind the ears. (medlineplus.gov)
These lice live on the human scalp, favouring the nape of the neck and the area behind the ears. (espacepourlavie.ca)
Check the head and scalp for nits, which are easier to find than the fast-moving lice. (espacepourlavie.ca)
School Personnel trained by the credentialed school nurse will screen students who present with symptoms that include the presence of moving louse and/or persistent scalp itching. (cusd.com)
Adult lice lay eggs on the hair shafts of the head, about 3 mm from the scalp skin. (askdrsears.com)
Adult lice can only live 1 or 2 days away from a warm body, and the eggs must be close to the warm scalp in order to hatch. (askdrsears.com)
Itchy scalp - this is the most common symptom, although very light infestations (5 or less lice) may not itch. (askdrsears.com)
Visible live nymphs or adult lice - this are tiny, clear to white mobile bugs visible on the scalp or hair shafts. (askdrsears.com)
No. The only thing that lice does is cause itching on the scalp. (askdrsears.com)
The louse transmits the disease while it feasts on the body or scalp of its victims. (invisiblepeople.tv)
Head lice are not known to spread disease, but they can bite the scalp and cause itching, which can lead to scratching and sores. (virginia.gov)
the head louse chomps on our scalp, whereas the body louse feeds on the body. (iflscience.com)
Head lice infest the hair and scalp. (msdmanuals.com)

The condition is diagnosed by finding live lice and unhatched eggs in the hair. (wikipedia.org)
Head lice infest the head and neck and attach their eggs to the base of the hair shaft. (cdc.gov)
Body lice live and lay eggs on clothing and only move to the skin to feed. (cdc.gov)
Lice eggs, commonly known as nits, are laid by the female louse. (nitpickyusa.com)
Louse eggs are usually referred to as nits. (ufl.edu)
The lice lay their eggs (nits) in sacs that are stuck firmly to hairs and are a pale brownish colour. (salon-compass.com)
Laundering of clothing and bed linens using hot washes is essential to killing body lice and their eggs on clothing. (dermnetnz.org)
Hot washing and hot tumble-drying is effective in killing lice and eggs. (dermnetnz.org)
Their eggs can't hatch without the warmth of a human head, and will die within about a week if not in those cozy conditions. (wxxinews.org)
Other methods involve tools that run the gamut from special gels to devices that heat the head at a temperature thought to kill louse eggs. (wxxinews.org)
Paris Marker washes olive oil out of her daughter's hair after LiceDoctors technician Linda Holmes finished combing through it, looking for lice and nits - the eggs of the parasitic insects. (wxxinews.org)
Louse eggs measure about 1/16 of an inch. (orkin.com)
Lice appear in three life stages - eggs (nits), nymphs (juvenile adults) and adults. (orkin.com)
Adult female head lice normally produce 5-6 eggs per day for about 30 days. (orkin.com)
Body lice lay eggs, or nits, that hatch within 30 days and become mature enough to lay eggs in 7 days. (teatreewonders.com)
Head Lice Eggs (Nits): These are firmly attached to the hair shaft, and are difficult to see (they can easily be mistaken for dandruff). (homeremediesweb.com)
The active ingredients in the shampoo kill head lice as well as penetrate into the eggs that they hatch. (homeremediesweb.com)
5. Comb the hair with a fine tooth comb or use tweezers to remove lice eggs and larvae. (stason.org)
After one week, the eggs hatch and an immature, mobile louse nymph emerges. (askdrsears.com)
These work by suffocating the lice and their eggs. (askdrsears.com)
Head lice can be spread as long as lice or eggs remain alive on the person with head lice or in their clothing. (virginia.gov)
Retreatment is generally recommended for some prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) drugs after 7-9 days in order to kill any surviving hatched lice before they produce new eggs. (virginia.gov)
After treatment, use a fine‑toothed comb to remove any eggs still in body hair. (alberta.ca)
This handmade, chemical free shampoo bar is an effective and safe treatment for head lice and eggs. (edenecos.com.au)
One application of Vamousse Head Lice Treatment is proven to kill 100% of lice and eggs, in. (otcrx4u.com)
Adults and children 2 years and over: Check each household member with a magnifying glass in bright light for lice /nits (eggs). (otcrx4u.com)
Female body lice will lay their eggs (or nits) along the seams or hems of clothes (especially underwear) that are adjacent to the surface of the skin. (micropest.com)
He had at least 15+ live lice and tons of nits which are eggs. (oil-testimonials.com)
After day 5, I didn't find any eggs, but just in case I kept doing these hair treatments for the 14 days and we became lice free without chemicals. (oil-testimonials.com)
Lice and their eggs can be found by looking through hair on the head or other parts of the body. (msdmanuals.com)
This photo shows eyelashes infested with a louse and eggs (nits). (msdmanuals.com)

Pthirus pubis ("crab" louse, pubic louse). (cdc.gov)
and the crab louse or pubic louse, Pthirus pubis (Linnaeus). (ufl.edu)
This is a photomicrograph of a male pubic louse. (medlineplus.gov)
The condition known as "crabs" is so named because of the resemblance of a pubic louse to a crab. (medlineplus.gov)
The life cycle of a body louse is slightly different than that of a head louse or pubic louse. (teatreewonders.com)

Head lice are small, wingless, blood-sucking insects. (healthline.com)
You can become infected with head lice when the insects crawl onto your head. (healthline.com)
Lice are parasitic insects that can be found on people's heads and bodies, including the pubic area. (cdc.gov)
Body lice and head lice are both parasitic insects but they inhabit different areas of the human body. (nitpickyusa.com)
Body lice, scientifically known as Pediculus humanus corporis , are parasitic insects that live and breed in the seams and folds of clothing. (nitpickyusa.com)
Head lice are tiny insects that live in hair. (salon-compass.com)
Pubic lice (Pthirus pubis) are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair. (salon-compass.com)
Lice are insects that infest humans, causing a condition called pediculosis. (dermnetnz.org)
Development of insects with incomplete metamorphosis, resulting in a gradual change in body form with each molt, without a pupal stage. (eol.org)
Head lice are tiny insects that live on people's heads. (medlineplus.gov)
Head lice are tiny wingless insects with a flattened body. (espacepourlavie.ca)
Anti-lice treatments kill the insects, but don't prevent them from spreading. (espacepourlavie.ca)
Lice (singular - louse) are tiny insects called mites. (askdrsears.com)
Pubic lice are small, crab‑like insects that are grey or brown‑red. (alberta.ca)
These insects owe their name to the short golden hairs that cover the thorax and head. (espacepourlavie.ca)
Body lice are small flattened insects with a slightly elongated lobed abdomen, a distinct head, small eyes, a pair of short antennae and six legs, each terminating in a strong claw. (micropest.com)
Lice are barely visible wingless insects that infest a person's head, body, or pubic area. (msdmanuals.com)
Insects have an adult stage characterized by a hard exoskeleton, 3 pairs of jointed legs, and a body segmented into head, thorax, and abdomen. (medscape.com)

Lice infestations (pediculosis and pthiriasis) are spread most commonly by close person-to-person contact. (cdc.gov)
Epidemiología de la pediculosis capitis en América Latina. (scielo.br)

Sucking lice are small wingless external parasites that feed on blood. (ufl.edu)
The study demonstrated that the modern parasitological axiom that 10% of the population harbors 70% of the parasites also holds true for ancient louse infestations. (nuvoforheadlice.com)
Head lice are parasites, and they need to feed on human blood to survive. (medlineplus.gov)
CDC, "Parasites-Lice-Head Lice Diagnosis," 2011. (scirp.org)
Lice are parasites because they live by sucking a person's blood. (msdmanuals.com)
Bed bugs fit into a category of blood-sucking ectoparasites (external parasites) similar to head lice ( Pediculus humanus capitis ). (cdc.gov)

Possible treatments include: combing the hair frequently with a fine tooth comb or shaving the head completely. (wikipedia.org)
The use of a louse comb is the most effective way to detect living lice. (wikipedia.org)
The only way to be sure someone has head lice is to find a live louse by combing their hair with a special fine-toothed comb. (salon-compass.com)
Because they are very small and move quickly, you may need to use a magnifying lens and a fine-toothed comb to find lice or nits. (medlineplus.gov)
You should comb your hair to remove nits and lice every 2-3 days. (medlineplus.gov)
Dip the comb in a cup of hot, soapy water or use tape to remove lice, nits or debris from the comb. (cusd.com)
If you have head lice, wash comb and brushes with lindane shampoo and rinse them thoroughly with water to remove the drug. (stason.org)
For head lice, towel dry hair and comb out tangles. (otcrx4u.com)

Pubic lice are sometimes known as crabs because they have two large front legs that look like the claws of a crab. (salon-compass.com)
The shampoo is used for public lice (crabs) and head lice. (stason.org)
Pubic lice ("crabs"), which primarily infest the hairs in the genital and anal areas, are typically spread among adolescents and adults by sexual contact. (msdmanuals.com)

The general signs and symptoms of lice include intense pruritus, general restlessness, and red bumps on the skin in the case of body lice. (medscape.com)
What are the symptoms of head lice? (healthline.com)
T he British physician Zachary Cope reviewed the symptoms of Jane Austen's last illness in 1964 and concluded that her death had probably been caused by Addison's disease of the adrenal bodies (183). (jasna.org)
According to Wikipedia Epidemic Typhus has the following symptoms of body lice. (teatreewonders.com)
VALUE RFVF 10050 ='Chills' 10100 ='Fever' 10120 ='Other symptoms of body temperature' 10121 ='Feeling cold' 10122 ='Feeling hot' 10123 ='Feeling hot and cold' 10150 ='Tiredness, exhaustion' 10200 ='General weakness' 10250 ='General ill feeling' 10300 ='Fainting (syncope)' 10350 ='Symptoms of fluid abnormalities' 10351 ='Edema' 10352 ='Excessive sweating, perspiration' 10353 ='Excessive thirst' 10400 ='Weight gain' 10450 ='Weight loss' 10451 ='Recent weight loss' 10452 ='Underweight' 10460 ='Symptoms of face, not elsewhere class. (cdc.gov)
11651 ='Nailbiting' 11652 ='Thumbsucking' 12000 ='Abnormal involuntary movements' 12050 ='Convulsions' 12070 ='Symptoms of head, NEC' 12100 ='Headache, pain in head' 12150 ='Memory, disturbances of' 12200 ='Disturbances of sensation' 12201 ='Loss of feeling (anesthesia)' 12202 ='Increased sensation (hyperesthesia)' 12203 ='Abnormal sensation (paresthesia)' 12204 ='Other disturbances of sense, includin. (cdc.gov)

Three main types of lice that infest humans include head lice ( Pediculus humanus capitis ), body lice ( Pediculus humanus corporis ), and pubic lice ( Phthirus pubis ). (medscape.com)
Body lice and head lice are two common types of lice that infest humans. (nitpickyusa.com)

Humans can also become infected with two other lice - the body louse and the crab louse. (wikipedia.org)
Other lice that infest humans are the body louse and the crab louse (aka pubic lice). (wikipedia.org)
Head lice are parasitic on humans since they take blood meals by puncturing the skin and sucking blood several times a day. (orkin.com)
Human head lice are endemic to humans and will not affect dogs, though other species of lice have been known to bite dogs. (orkin.com)
They are one of the three types of lice that live on humans. (medlineplus.gov)
Head lice live only on humans-they do not live on pets. (virginia.gov)
The body louse also lives in our clothing, so scientists theorized that if they could figure out when the body louse originated, it could provide indirect evidence for when humans started wearing clothes too. (iflscience.com)
This I did because lice can not live with out humans. (oil-testimonials.com)
Bed bugs, like head lice, feed on the blood of humans but are not believed to transmit disease. (cdc.gov)
Body lice and head lice are the most common ectoparasites of humans. (bvsalud.org)
Since the presence of a bacterial pathogen in an arthropod is not sufficient to state that it can be transmitted to humans, and since experimental models are lacking, as yet one cannot conclude with certainty that head lice serve as vectors, although this review presents circumstantial evidence that they do. (bvsalud.org)

Itching from lice bites is common. (wikipedia.org)
The bites from body lice can cause intense itching, leading to scratching and potential secondary bacterial infections. (nitpickyusa.com)
When the louse bites it's victim, there is usually itching at the body lice bite wound site and the feces are scrubbed into the open wound, causing the infection. (teatreewonders.com)
Although a louse bites into the skin to feed, the reaction to the bite is difficult to see between the hairs. (homeremediesweb.com)
Itching, rashes and discoloration of the skin takes place due to the allergic reaction to the bites and blood sucking by lice. (iaszoology.com)
Bites from body lice come out as small red dots that develop into peculiar lesions with wheal-like inflammation. (micropest.com)
Body lice bites cause small, red, pinpoint holes in the skin. (msdmanuals.com)
Pubic lice bites may also cause bluish gray spots to form on the chest, buttocks, and thighs. (msdmanuals.com)
Many people have mild to severe allergic reaction to the bites with effects ranging from no reaction to a small bite mark to, in rare cases, anaphylaxis (severe, whole-body reaction) (2) . (cdc.gov)

What's more, while head lice ( Pediculus humanus capitis ) are known to be harmless, body lice ( P. humanus corporis ) transmit bacteria that cause typhus and trench fever. (newscientist.com)
Louse-borne diseases can be associated with high incidence of disease and death, especially epidemic typhus and relapsing fever, which can be fatal in up to 40% of patients ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
In 1995, we found R. prowazekii-positive lice in inmates of a Burundi jail ( 11 ), which was the source of a major outbreak of epidemic typhus in the country in 1996 ( 12 ). (cdc.gov)
We identified R. prowazekii and B. recurrentis in body lice and epidemic typhus and trench fever in refugees ( 7 , 10 ). (cdc.gov)
In Burundi, lice were collected during the outbreak of epidemic typhus and on three occasions (1998, 2000, and 2001) after the outbreak had been controlled. (cdc.gov)
In Ethiopia, head lice appear to be able to spread louse-born epidemic typhus and Bartonella quintana. (wikipedia.org)
Unlike head lice, body lice are known to spread diseases such as epidemic typhus, relapsing fever, and trench fever. (nitpickyusa.com)
As mentioned earlier, body lice can transmit diseases like epidemic typhus and relapsing fever. (nitpickyusa.com)
Body lice have been responsible for spreading diseases such as rickettsial typhus . (dermnetnz.org)
The infective agent of epidemic, lice-borne typhus, Rickettsia prowazekii , 1 lingers in the body, ready to pounce if the body's immune system is weakened by another illness, malnutrition, or stress. (jasna.org)
Somewhere a louse bit a person infected with typhus, and it in turn, seeking a blood meal, bit Jane. (jasna.org)
Where body lice infestations are rare, and people have easy access to antibiotics, typhus is almost non-existent. (jasna.org)
Body lice have been associated with typhus epidemics and louse-borne relapsing fever. (teatreewonders.com)
Typhus is a louse borne diseases caused by bacteria that develops in the louses gut and is excreted in its feces. (teatreewonders.com)
A symptom common to all forms of typhus is a fever which may reach 39°C (102°F). Since it is so serious, it's important to follow your doctors recommendations for body lice treatment. (teatreewonders.com)
Epidemic Typhus Epidemic typhus is a rickettsial disease that is caused by Rickettsia prowazekii and spread by body lice and occasionally through contact with flying squirrels. (msdmanuals.com)

As a result, lice-killing treatments are more often used on non-infested than infested children. (wikipedia.org)
There are several head lice treatments available. (healthline.com)
Some of the major treatments for head lice are described below. (healthline.com)
There are both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription head lice treatments . (healthline.com)
Prescription lice treatments may also include other chemicals. (healthline.com)
Is body wraps and electrical treatments contraindicated for lice (pubic lice, head lice)? (salon-compass.com)
What are the treatments for head lice? (medlineplus.gov)
Treatments for head lice include both over-the-counter and prescription shampoos, creams, and lotions. (medlineplus.gov)
Lice treatments with documented effectiveness are listed below. (cusd.com)
Non-medicated treatments - here are several harmless, but messy treatments that may eliminate lice. (askdrsears.com)
If you check on the web what is in the ingredients in the lice treatments, it would make you cry to know what we are doing to our children and these chemical ingredients. (oil-testimonials.com)

Head lice infestations are common among young children and their families. (healthline.com)
Head lice infestations are common among school-aged children and can spread through close personal contact and by sharing personal items like combs, hats, and headphones. (nitpickyusa.com)

Pediculidae (Primate Body Lice) is a family of lice . (eol.org)

The disease was common among soldiers during the world war II, when soldiers had to spend several days trapped in trenches and lice transmitted the disease in epidemic form. (iaszoology.com)

Body lice tend to infest people in extreme states of poverty or personal neglect, particularly when unwashed and wearing the same clothing for weeks-on-end. (dermnetnz.org)
The head louse ( Pediculous humanus capitus ) is one of three types of lice that can infest people. (virginia.gov)
Body lice usually infest people who have poor hygiene, people who are living in cramped, crowded conditions (such as military barracks), and places with communal beds. (msdmanuals.com)

As negative controls, we used specific pathogen-free laboratory-raised body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis strain Orlando). (cdc.gov)
Other ectoparasites, such as body lice ( Pediculus humanus corporis ), are known to transmit several serious diseases. (cdc.gov)
In contrast, body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are confined to marginalized population groups in countries of the Global South, homeless people, and refugees. (bvsalud.org)

For cases of body lice found on body hairs, topical pediculicides are effective, including permethrin 5% cream, with an application period of 8-10 hours all over the body. (medscape.com)
The crab louse usually infests the hairs of the pubic and perineal regions, but may move to the armpits, beard, or mustache. (ufl.edu)
Head lice live on the skin among the hairs on the head. (orkin.com)
Its flat, hydrodynamic body and the long hairs on its middle and back legs make it a fast and efficient swimmer. (espacepourlavie.ca)
Found on head, among hairs. (iaszoology.com)

Pubic lice typically are found attached to hair in the pubic area but sometimes are found on coarse hair elsewhere on the body (for example, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, mustache, chest, armpits, etc. (cdc.gov)
If someone is heavily infested, lice may be found in the eyebrows and eyelashes. (orkin.com)
They can sometimes be found in the beard, moustache, eyebrows and eyelashes, but rarely wander to other hairy body areas. (espacepourlavie.ca)
They live in pubic hair, but can be on other body parts with hair (like the chest, armpit, face, eyelashes). (alberta.ca)
On lice in eyebrows or eyelashes. (otcrx4u.com)
Pubic lice may spread to the eyelashes. (msdmanuals.com)
Lice that have infested the eyelashes cause eye itching, burning, and irritation. (msdmanuals.com)

Using polymerase chain reaction and sequencing, we investigated the prevalence of Rickettsia prowazekii, Bartonella quintana, and Borrelia recurrentis in 841 body lice collected from various countries. (cdc.gov)
The PUBMED database was searched using a combination of the terms "pediculus humanus" OR "body lice" OR "head lice" AND "pathogen" OR "Rickettsia prowazekii" OR "Bartonella quintana" OR "Borrelia recurrentis" OR "Coxiella burneti" without a time limit. (bvsalud.org)

It's used to treat lice in people who are 6 years old or older. (healthline.com)
There are several different ways to treat lice, both medical and non-medical. (askdrsears.com)

Human head and body lice look similar, appear to share the same genome and are believed to be the same species. (newscientist.com)
in a mini-review, scientists have argued whether body and head lice represent a single species with two ecotypes or two distinct species. (scielo.br)
The environments in which many primate body lice species are known to live. (eol.org)
Select an environment to see its primate body lice species checklist. (eol.org)
Related species of lice can also infect other parts of the body. (homeremediesweb.com)
Three species of lice inhabit different parts of the body. (msdmanuals.com)
Differences in the biology of similar species of pests, such as body lice and head lice (or bed bugs) can greatly impact the ability of pests to transmit disease. (cdc.gov)
Most lice are scavengers, feeding on skin and other debris found on the host's body, but some species feed on sebaceous secretions and blood. (medscape.com)

Body lice thrive in unhygienic conditions where individuals do not have the means or facilities to wash themselves or their clothing regularly. (nitpickyusa.com)
Head lice, in particular, can infest anyone, regardless of how often they wash their hair. (nitpickyusa.com)
Instead of a dangerous pesticide wash for your body, ask your doctor to consider a good liquid body wash or tea tree oil shampoo for body lice treatment, and add ten drops of tea tree oil to each use. (teatreewonders.com)
The vinegar then helps to dissolve the dead lice and wash their remains away. (homeremediesweb.com)
They are not a sign of uncleanliness - it does not matter how often you wash or brush your hair because normal shampoo does not kill or prevent lice. (askdrsears.com)
All natural, Sulfate Free Sensational total body wash leaves your hair and skin feeling hydrated, clean and fresh. (skinfoodfix.com)
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A hot wash on cloths, followed by ironing, will ensure all lice and nits are killed. (micropest.com)
Only wash hair over a tub, due to the lice can attach itself onto body hair) Dry off with a towel then I did a rinse treatment. (oil-testimonials.com)

The head louse and the body louse are morphologically indistinguishable, but are easily distinguished from the crab louse. (ufl.edu)
Blue spots' which may result from the bite of the crab louse are 0.2 to 3.0 cm in diameter, with an irregular outline, are painless, do not disappear on pressure, and appear to be in the deeper tissues. (ufl.edu)
They appear some hours after the crab louse has bitten and last for several days (Buxton 1947). (ufl.edu)
This bluish-gray discoloration of the skin, due to poisonous saliva injected by the crab louse, is similar to the melanoderma caused by the body louse (Riley and Johannsen 1938). (ufl.edu)
The crab louse occurs in many parts of the world and is almost exclusively a parasite of man. (ufl.edu)

Household contacts and close friends should also be educated about hygiene and how to launder clothing and linen to prevent the spread of body lice and reinfestation. (dermnetnz.org)
According to The Lancet , the close quarters soldiers were barricaded into played a huge role in the spread of Trench Fever during World War I. Once the disease and its cause were identified, major efforts were enforced to reduce the spread of body lice, which can cause other fatal diseases as well. (invisiblepeople.tv)

A nit (louse egg) is about the size of a small flake of dandruff . (healthline.com)

If a person is infected with body lice, a doctor might recommend washing all over with a pediculicide shampoo, that contains permethrins, lindane, or malathion. (teatreewonders.com)
Also keep adding a few drops of Tea Tree oil in your shampoo whenever you shower (even after the lice are gone), keeps them away. (homeremediesweb.com)
They sell it in almost every pharmacy, just mix it up with your regular shampoo, use it for 3 days (day and night ) and lice are gone! (homeremediesweb.com)
Over the years some lice have become resistant to the commonly used medicated shampoos, we recommend first trying a pesticide-free shampoo treatment. (askdrsears.com)
Doctors can recommend a medicated shampoo, cream, or lotion to kill head lice. (virginia.gov)
When head lice attack, arm yourself with Vamousse Lice Treatment and Vamousse Preventative Shampoo and you'll win the war against head lice every time. (otcrx4u.com)

Pets are not vectors for head lice. (wikipedia.org)
Body lice can be vectors for certain diseases, while head lice are primarily a nuisance. (nitpickyusa.com)

Only body lice are known to transmit diseases. (nitpickyusa.com)
Head lice rarely (if ever) cause direct harm, and they are not known to transmit infectious agents from person-to-person. (cusd.com)
Body lice are known to transmit an array of bacterial pathogens, such as R. prowazekii, R. rickettsii, C. burneti, B. quintana, B. recurrentis, and Y. pestis. (bvsalud.org)

To make the diagnosis, live lice must be found. (wikipedia.org)
It may also be possible for lice to live for a time on upholstered furniture, bedding, towels, or clothing. (healthline.com)
What do body lice look like and where do they live? (dermnetnz.org)
Body lice do not live on the body, they only crawl onto the body when they need to feed. (dermnetnz.org)
Treating the body infested with lice is not usually necessary as the lice live on the clothing. (dermnetnz.org)
For example, body lice often live on clothing, while pubic lice mainly live on hair in the pubic regions. (homeremediesweb.com)
Second treatment was only applied on Day 8 to individuals with ob served live lice using the same products and protocols as Day 1. (scirp.org)
Proportion of lice free subjects per group, the reduction in number of live lice per head and adverse effects were recorded after each visit. (scirp.org)
A student will not be referred for treatment and sent home unless at least one live (crawling) louse is identified. (cusd.com)
The goal is removal of the live lice in a way that is safe for the student. (cusd.com)
Manual removal of live head lice. (cusd.com)
Sift through the same section of hair and look for attached nits and live lice. (cusd.com)
Remember, lice can only live 1 to 2 days off of a person, so it is rare to catch lice just from being in the same room with an infested person. (askdrsears.com)
This medical illustration depicts the outline of a female torso with highlighted areas of where body lice can live. (nucleusmedicalmedia.com)
Pigeon louse flies are brown dorso-ventrally flattened flies that live among the body feathers of pigeons and doves. (ufl.edu)
Head lice and pubic lice live directly on the person, whereas body lice live on clothing and bedding. (msdmanuals.com)
Body lice live on clothing and bedding that are in contact with the skin, not on people. (msdmanuals.com)

Two types of chemicals are commonly used in OTC head lice treatment . (healthline.com)
Crab lice most commonly inhabit adults and are not found on children prior to puberty. (ufl.edu)
Pubic lice are spread through close bodily contact, most commonly sexual contact. (salon-compass.com)

If either lice or nits are found, treat with this product. (otcrx4u.com)

Not all home remedies are effective in treating lice infestations. (nitpickyusa.com)

Nymphs are about 1/16-1/8 inch long, are grey or tan colored and look like a smaller version of an adult louse. (orkin.com)
Nymphs: After about a week, a nit will hatch into nymphs which are young head lice. (homeremediesweb.com)

Nits are the empty egg cases attached to hair that head lice hatch from. (salon-compass.com)

However, medical interest in the diseases and lice waned for almost 30 years. (cdc.gov)
Since 1995 louse-borne diseases have had a dramatic resurgence, and trench fever has been diagnosed in many countries including the USA ( 3 ), Peru ( 4 ), France ( 5 ), Russia ( 6 ), and Burundi ( 7 ). (cdc.gov)
While head lice appear to spread some other diseases in Africa, they do not appear to do so in Europe or North America. (wikipedia.org)
Unlike body lice, adult head lice and nits do not spread diseases and are more of a nuisance than a health threat. (nitpickyusa.com)
Unlike body lice, human head lice are not known to spread diseases, but infestations are irritating and create a lot of alarm among family members. (orkin.com)

Protect your home or business from human head lice by learning techniques for identification and control. (orkin.com)
How do I get rid of human head lice? (orkin.com)
How did I get human head lice? (orkin.com)
Human head lice is typically spread between children and other family members. (orkin.com)
How serious are human head lice? (orkin.com)
Unlike fleas that affect canines, cats, rodents etc., human head lice cannot survive without a viable host on which to feed. (orkin.com)
Pets are typically not affected by human head lice. (homeremediesweb.com)

While transmission of lice via inanimate objects may be possible, it's been found to be highly unlikely. (healthline.com)
There is no convincing data that demonstrated that exclusion policies are effective in reducing the transmission of lice. (cusd.com)
The removal of nits and egg casings is not required to prevent transmission of lice to other students. (cusd.com)

A diagnosis of head lice usually comes from seeing a louse or nit. (medlineplus.gov)

We did not detect B. recurrentis in any lice. (cdc.gov)
the assay can detect as few as 1-20 copies of the DNA of R. prowazekii, B. quintana, and Borrelia recurrentis in body lice ( 10 ). (cdc.gov)
and louse-borne relapsing fever, caused by Borrellia recurrentis (Lebert) Bergy et al. (ufl.edu)
This disease is transmitted by a spirochaet, Borrelia recurrentis which breeds in the haemolymph of the louse and escapes when the louse is crushed or dies due to the parasite. (iaszoology.com)

If your child has lice, be sure to check the policies at school and/or daycare. (medlineplus.gov)
You receive the dreaded call from your child's school, "Your child has lice. (askdrsears.com)

Treating head lice requires a combination of medicated shampoos and meticulous combing to remove both the lice and their nits. (nitpickyusa.com)
Shampoos containing a small amount (5%) of Tea Tree Oil are often very effective at getting rid of head lice. (homeremediesweb.com)
Treatment of lice usually involves shampoos, creams, or lotions and sometimes decontamination of clothing and bedding. (msdmanuals.com)

Head lice are flat and their legs have a claw that enables them to grasp hair shafts as they feed using their piercing-sucking mouthparts. (orkin.com)
If crawling lice are not seen, finding nits attached firmly within ¼ inch of the base of hair shafts suggests, but does not confirm, the person is infested. (virginia.gov)

Unlike the body louse , the head louse isn't known to spread disease. (wxxinews.org)

Treatment recommendations for lice, as well as special considerations, are listed below. (medscape.com)
Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for treatment of lice infestations. (cdc.gov)
Follow the recommended lice removal treatment regimen meticulously. (nitpickyusa.com)
Can tea tree oil be used as a body lice treatment? (teatreewonders.com)
Thankfully there is a treatment for human body lice. (teatreewonders.com)
Note that excessive scratching of the head can result in sores, which may become infected, so it is best to get treatment as quickly as possible. (homeremediesweb.com)
After each treatment, check your hair for lice and nits. (medlineplus.gov)
Sodium Chloride spray had superior efficacy to 1% Permethrin Crème Rinse in treating head lice and is a safe and excellent alternative to the current recommended treatment. (scirp.org)
Effective lice treatment is defined as removing living lice. (cusd.com)
Please notify your child's school Health Office if you find signs of head lice on your child so that the situation may be assessed prior to returning to school and the effectiveness of treatment can be confirmed. (cusd.com)
Use an effective head louse treatment. (virginia.gov)
All clothing, bed linens, and other items that a person infested with lice used during the two days before treatment should be washed using the hot water laundry cycle and the high heat drying cycle. (virginia.gov)
Use regularly to prevent lice or use as a treatment. (edenecos.com.au)
In 2002, California banned pharmaceutical use of lindane because of concerns about water quality, as lindane treatment for head lice and scabies was found to be a significant factor adversely affecting wastewater quality. (cdc.gov)
Conclusions: The California experience suggests that elimination of pharmaceutical lindane produced environmental benefits, was associated with a reduction in reported unintentional exposures, and did not adversely affect head lice and scabies treatment. (cdc.gov)

People with lice usually have severe itching. (msdmanuals.com)

Long hair does not increase your chance of catching them - the only difficulty that long hair poses is that it is harder to find lice and nits in long hair. (askdrsears.com)

Remove lice and nits from the household by vacuuming, storing, washing, or freezing objects suspected of being infested. (virginia.gov)

Malathion is also used to control ectoparasites of cattle (Budavari 1996), flies, and human head and body lice (nonFIFRA pharmaceutical use). (cdc.gov)
The louse flies (Hippoboscidae) are obligate blood-feeding ectoparasites of birds and mammals. (ufl.edu)

Adult lice move quickly. (healthline.com)
Adult lice are about the size of sesame seeds. (medlineplus.gov)
Adult lice are quite fast and therefore more difficult to spot. (askdrsears.com)
Adult lice are 2-4mm long, greyish in colour, but redden after feeding on blood. (micropest.com)

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