Question 1

what do the bites of body lice look like?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

lice shampoo was used and no lice or nits seen, still feel smthg moving in head but can't see anything, plus wife getting bites on body while sleeping

Accepted Answer

Repeat Tt: Also thoroughly clean the linen, clothes , carpet, couches etc.

Question 4

checked for lice, bed bugs & tree mites. no bites nothing but dandruff. can dry skin can make you feel it on other body parts? dry skin but oily hair?

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Yes: More severe dry skin is also called eczema. Stay well hydrated, moisturize your skin daily, and take cool (instead of hot) showers. Yes, you can have dry skin and oily hair.

Question 5

please tell me, could lice live inside your body?

Accepted Answer

No: Lice do not live inside your body or attack your organs. They live on skin/ hair.

Question 6

what to do if i discovered a lice on my under shirt but my body does not itch?

Accepted Answer

Best to treat: Hopefully you have discovered the infestation in its very early stages. Since body lice are sometimes difficult to eliminate and are contagious, waiting for signs of itching before initiating treatment may make it harder for you to become louse free.   A treatment course for all household members and decontamination of your home should be a serious consideration .

Question 7

me and my family has been infested with lice for over 10 years and no body will do any thing about?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It's hard to imagine having lice for 10 years. There is something that must change in your environment and hygiene and you will need topical medicine. Consult with a dermatologist very soon.

Question 8

what's the signs of body lice?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

can you clarify what body lice really is?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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