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Lice may cause very unpleasant symptoms for some patients. Itching is the most common symptom of lice. For some, the itching may be unbearable, while others may grow tolerable of the itching or may not find it too bothersome. Regardless, patients are encouraged to speak with a healthcare professiona ...Continue Reading

The three types of lice include head lice, body lice and pubic lice (crabs). Head lice usually appear on the scalp, on the back of the neck or behind the ears, while body lice appear in the seams of clothes, although they go on the body to feed. Pubic lice are also called crabs and usually appear in ...Continue Reading

Head lice and nits (eggs) are parasites that have plagued humans for thousands of years. They are spread easily from person to person and are a major nuisance, causing itching and an uncomfortable crawling sensation on the scalp. There a several signs to look for when checking for lice. Nits Nit ...Continue Reading

A person can become infested with crabs or pubic lice by having sexual intercourse or by sharing clothing or bedding with an infected individual. These little insects live by sucking blood from people. Although crabs or pubic lice are normally found on the pubic and groin area, they are sometimes ...Continue Reading

Lice may be found on the scalp, pubic area, armpits, facial hair, eyebrows, etc. Lice may cause itching and can be very irritating. They are commonly found on the head and neck in small children, although adults may also get head lice. If you or your child has lice, speak with a qualified physician ...Continue Reading

Lice are actually tiny six-legged insects that are found in the hair usually on the scalp, pubic region or in the seams of clothing. They may also be found on the armpits, eyebrows, facial hair, eyelashes or on other parts of the body. What Causes Lice? Lice may be caused by close physical contact ...Continue Reading

Lice may be very bothersome for those with lice on their scalp, facial hair, pubic region or on other areas of their body. They may cause itching and may even cause infection in some cases. Patients who have lice are encouraged to take the appropriate steps to treat the problem and prevent the sprea ...Continue Reading

Lice are tiny insects with six legs that are found on the scalp, pubic region, clothing and other areas. They may be a nuisance for those who have lice and are commonly spread through close personal contact with others or by sharing personal items such as combs and hats. Itching Itching is the mos ...Continue Reading

Head lice are parasites that live on human hair and feed on blood from the scalp. They are transmitted from person to person through contact with hair care accessories, direct hair-to-hair contact, and bed linens. They only survive for 1-2 days without feeding, so it's unlikely that they will spre ...Continue Reading

Lice and bed bugs can be problematic in a home. Not only are these insects able to cause uncomfortable physical symptoms, but they are also very resilient, making them difficult to remove. By learning the differences between lice and bed bugs, a person will be able to not only identify the source ...Continue Reading