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What are symptoms of lice infestation?
The symptoms of lice infestations vary somewhat according to body location, although all are characterized by intense itching, usually with injury to the skin caused by scratching or scraping.
What conditions have similar symptoms to those of lice infestation?
The doctor will need to distinguish between head lice and dandruff; between body lice and scabies (a disease caused by skin mites); and between pubic lice and eczema.
What is prediculosis capitis?
Pediculosis capitis is a medical term for head lice infestation. It is a common condition in children and is caused by the presence of parasitic insects (lice) that feed on blood from the scalp. Symptoms include itching and visible lice or eggs (nits) in the hair. Treatment usually involves over-the-counter or prescription medicated shampoos to kill the lice and eggs.
Which STD is caused by pubic lice?
Pubic lice cause pediculosis pubis.
What are some symptoms of head lice?
Itchy scalp
Can men get head lice and what are the common symptoms and treatments for this condition?
Yes, men can get head lice. Common symptoms include itching, visible lice or eggs in the hair, and irritability. Treatments typically involve using over-the-counter or prescription lice-killing shampoos, along with thorough combing to remove lice and eggs from the hair.
Symptoms of crabs?
Crabs are also known as pubic lice. Symptoms of pubic lice are genital itching, finding eggs (nits), and seeing the actual bug crawling in that area.
Do men get lice and what are the common symptoms and treatments for this condition?
Yes, men can get lice. Common symptoms include itching, red bumps on the scalp, and visible lice or eggs in the hair. Treatment typically involves using over-the-counter or prescription lice-killing shampoos, along with combing out the lice and eggs from the hair. It is important to follow the instructions carefully to effectively get rid of the lice.
How long after being exposed to lice do you see symptoms?
immediately
What are symptoms of eyelash and eyebrow lice?
Itchy eyebrows or eyelashes
Is head lice caused by poor hygiene?
< no, lice prefers clean hair. If the hair is dirty the lice/eggs cannot attach themselves.
What organism causes infestations of body lice?
Infestations of body lice are caused by Pediculosis humanus corporis, an organism that is similar in size to head lice.
