Question 1

can you clarify what body lice really is?

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Infestation: Body lice are tiny animals that infect humans. They are contracted by skin-to-skin contact with persons who have them, or by wearing their clothes. Head lice and body lice are caused by the same animal; pubic lice is caused by a slightly different but related mite.

Question 2

body lice burrow in skin, what should i do?

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Get help: This is a very treatable condition.You need to have the condition confirmed and treated.

Question 3

could use your help docs! my brother has body lice in his room?

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Lice: Wash clothing or linens in hot water.  Soak personal items like combs or brushes in hot water for at least 10 minutes (or throw them out if this is an option).  Vacuum floors, carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture &your vehicles. Your brother also needs treatment.

Question 4

i've been itching lately and i'm scare it might be body lice. there's no bumbs just little dots?

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Have it seen...: There are many reasons for an itchy rash and it is impossible to diagnose it without having it seen.  Make an appointment with you doctor for an official diagnosis - they will recommend appropriate treatment if any is needed.

Question 5

what are the signs of scabies or body lice?

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Bumps and itch: Typically red very itchy bumps, and specifically for scabies burrow like rash that is itchy and most commonly in areas of skin folds.

Question 6

what's the signs of body lice?

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Extreme itching: particularly at night, trunk, armpits and groin, are mostly affected, however at times it be asymptomatic

Question 7

what do the bites of body lice look like?

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Small red bumps: People infected with body lice usually have increased itching and rash under the arms, stomach area and groin.  But the rash can occur on any part of the body.  The rash is usually made up of small red bumps on a red base.  This can look different if you are scratching the bumps or they become infected.  The best place to look for body lice is on the clothing.

Question 8

what do body lice bites normally look like?

Accepted Answer

Drops of blood in sk: Body lice are rare these days. They are large enough to see amd live inside clothing. I have not seen a case of body lice in over 30 years. These would be someone typically who lives in thesame clothes continuously and lives in a shelter or on the street. Delousing and destroying the clothes is required.

Question 9

describe the features of a body lice problem.?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Body lice is an infection which is rare at this time. These are larger lice which are visible and can live on clothing.The clothing needs to e discarded and the body treated with a scabicide such as elimite, (permethrin) quell. Applications may need to be repeated and all eggs need to be removed from hair bearing areas.All contacts need to be examined and bedding and furniture need to be examined.

Question 10

how common is it for somebody to get body lice?

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Environment differs: Crowded, unsanitary living areas predispose to body lice, although anyone can catch them.  Barracks, dormitories, refugee camps & the homeless are typical modern day ways to get infested.   Body lice have been around for a very long time and are good survivors. Treatment is effective if you are thorough with prevention.   See mayo clinic website http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/body-lice/ds01073.

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