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Not exactly . There is a mite called scabies , very tiny, which burrows under the skin.
There is also a condition called pseudopediculosisfollicutlits, which means looks like like lice, but is really an inflammation of your body hair follicles. The treatments are different, so see your Doc for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoHead lice don't bite in the traditional sense. They have specially adapted claws that help them puncture the skin of the scalp so they can suck blood as their food source.
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∙ 12y agoNo. There are certainly body lice that can bite you anywhere, but head lice stay on the head - very much a "niche" parasite.
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Can lice cause rashes on body?
the scientific research company has done further research on head lice. They have discovered that the lice can bite other parts of the body of not treated quickly. The bite can cause an effect from just discolouring (redness), to hives, depending on how sensitive your skin is.
Can pubic lice bite you anywhere?
Yes, pubic lice can bite you anywhere, but they prefer the pubic area.
What is the difference between lice and sucking lice?
Sucking lice are a type of "lice" (or more correctly, louse). They are different from some other types in that they attach and suck blood from a single site whereas biting lice bite and get a blood meal quickly and then move on to bite at another spot.
Do fleas bite people too?
yes, they bite anything with hair/fur. lice on the other hand bite only people.
What do lice bugs feed on?
Lice live off the hair, the skin and blood from your scalp
What do lice eat and how?
lice eat dead skin in your hair/head but i don't know why.
Why are body lice rarely found on the body?
Body lice are rarely seen on the skin itself because they come to the skin only to feed.
What is invasion into the skin and hair by lice?
pediculosis
What is the relationship between lice and their host?
Lice are parasites, getting their food and shelter from the skin of their host.
How big can lice get?
Lice can get to be as big as an ant or as small as a flake of skin...(so very small)
Is infestation of the hair and skin with lice known as impetigo?
No, infestation of the hair and skin with lice is known as pediculosis. Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin that typically presents with honey-colored crusts.
How do you detect lice?
A healthcare professional needs to distinguish between body lice and scabies--a disease caused by skin mites--and between pubic lice and eczema, a skin condition.
