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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.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Do headlice bite?
Yes they do but you cant feel it they suck your blood in your head
Do head lice leave bite marks?
No, head lice do not leave bite marks. They feed on blood from the scalp by piercing the skin with their mouthparts, but the bites are typically not noticeable or visible. Itching from an allergic reaction to their saliva is more common than visible bite marks.
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 is the difference between head lice and chewing lice?
Head lice and chewing lice are both types of parasitic insects, but they differ in their feeding habits and host preferences. Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are specialized parasites that feed on human blood and are primarily found on the scalp and hair. In contrast, chewing lice (order Mallophaga) primarily feed on the skin, feathers, or fur of birds and mammals and do not bite humans. Additionally, head lice are specifically adapted to live on human hosts, whereas chewing lice are more diverse and can infest a variety of animals.
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.
Where do lice live on animals?
Lice live on the skin and fur of animals, feeding on their blood.
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
