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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.

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Do dogs host lice and if so, where does lice live on dogs?

Yes, dogs can host lice. Lice on dogs typically live in their fur, close to the skin, where they feed on blood. Regular grooming and inspection can help detect and treat lice infestations on dogs.


Can you tell if you have lice by using a black light?

I just read a medical website that says you can see the live nits under a black light. The pediatrician that wrote the article said they use it at their office to detect them. But I'm not sure about live lice.


How soon after coming in contact with someone with lice does your head start itching?

This is what I can tell you from my expert experience. Your head may itch only after you have had head to head contact,or shared brushes, hats or combs with someone with head lice. This is how head lice is passed. They don't fly or jump but they do crawl Fast!! If your head itches and you have been in close contact with someone with lice you may need to call an expert. My Hair Helpers is trained to help detect head lice. Don't wait until you have a full infestation to call an expert!


What is the term meaning an infestation of body lice is?

Pediculosis this is an infestation of lice whether it be body lice, pubic lice or head lice.


What can lice be mistaken as?

Lice Eggs and Lice Nits are usually mistaken as Dandruff and Dandruff is usually mistaken as Lice Eggs and Lice Nits


Do you say Lice is or lice are?

"Louse" is the singular form; the plural is "lice".


Can dogs get nits?

no dogs can not get lice they can only get a different lice which is dog lice not head lice which humans get so basically no dogs can NOT get nits (lice)


How do you prevent head lice?

Buy lice shampoo that helps and prevents lice.


Can dogs get lice?

Yes, dogs can get lice but , lice is more human related.


Is people lice the same as swine lice?

No swine lice is species specific


Is dog lice the same as human lice?

No, dog lice and human lice are not the same. Dog lice are specific to dogs and cannot infest humans, while human lice are specific to humans and cannot infest dogs.


Do dogs get lice?

yes they do get lice.