Question 1

can pubic fleas go into hair on your head?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible: Public lice (crabs) have their favorite spots, and their less-favorite places. They prefer pubic hair, armpit hair, beards, moustaches, and eyebrows... over scalp hair. However, they can grab onto scalp and be found there. If the eggs are very white, and "bugs" are on the scalp, those are likely head lice. The treatment is the same type of medication (such as Nix).

Question 2

if you put a cat or dog flea collar on a girl's ponytail, is that an effective way to kill head lice?

Accepted Answer

No!: Flea collars are designed to kill parasites that infest cats & dogs, not human head lice. Not only would it not work, but there is some evidence that the chemicals in flea collars might be toxic to children, particularly young ones. There are several effective fda-approved treatments for head lice; stick with those.

Question 3

when going pee, there is a little pain between rectum and penis. also he haves pubic fleas and smal dots on head of penis. what is that?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Feeling little ache as described at peeing suggests irritation in the prostate, but without further detailed Hx &amp; physical exam, it's hard to give a definite answer. Clinically, if the symptom persists or worsens, seek pro-evaluation &amp; counseling. Besides, the concern on small dot on glans penis &amp; pubic fleas requires a direct look so to confirm if both are related or foreskin-related.

Question 4

there are little tiny bugs in my hair. not lice or nits or fleas but they look almost like little flies. if i itch my head ( dandruff ) i find them.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: These could be bedbugs, by your brief description, but only a visit to your doc or dermatologist would allow a proper label.

Question 5

i had a spot on my hip last night and i thought it was a flea bite but now i've woken up this morning and it has got a yellow head on it like a pimple?

Accepted Answer

See below: The description suggests a small area of bacterial infection of the skin. It's possible it started from an insect bite that became infected. Generally, warm compress and application of triple antibiotic cream may speed resolution. Should the presumed infection worsen have the area examined by a physician.

Question 6

washing stbernard dogs in bathtub, had to step into bathtub water to make sure dogs didnt jump out. was giving them flea bath using dawn dish soap, got completely soaked almost head to toe in the bathwater. should i worry about infection or sumn?

Accepted Answer

: I would not think so. You also should not have fleas for a few days.  ;-) Dr humor.

Question 7

my puppy has a fleas. i found two dead fleas in my underwear today but there are no itchy bumps in the area. could the fleas have entered my vagina and/or laid eggs? won't the ph kill them? could they have also entered the hair on my head? pls help?

Accepted Answer

: Fleas require the animal blood to survive. Their bites are an effort to feed/survive but they die off quickly without at least a daily animal blood meal. I wouldn't worry about becoming infested. They are not like lice that can survive on humans.

Question 8

can fleas live in the skin?

Accepted Answer

Fleas are built: to live on furry bodies.  It is difficult for them to hide and hang on to our relatively bare skin.  So although fleas will bite humans, they don't usually live on them.

Question 9

what can be done to stop flea bites from ruining my skin?

Accepted Answer

Flea bites: You can use 1% Hydrocortisone on the bites or use antihistamines locally.  Avoid scratching. However the bigger issue is that you must get rid of the fleas.  This can be very difficult so many people elect to hire a pest control professional.

Question 10

how soon do flea bites appear on skin after being bitten?

Accepted Answer

Flea bites: Flea bites appear within minutes after being bitten. It all begins with an itchy area that becomes red and puffy after being scratched.

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Can pubic fleas go into hair on your head?

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If you put a cat or dog flea collar on a girl's ponytail, is that an effective way to kill head lice?

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When going pee, there is a little pain between rectum and penis. also he haves pubic fleas and smal dots on head of penis. what is that?

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There are little tiny bugs in my hair. not lice or nits or fleas but they look almost like little flies. if i itch my head ( dandruff ) i find them.

A member asked:

I had a spot on my hip last night and i thought it was a flea bite but now i've woken up this morning and it has got a yellow head on it like a pimple?

A member asked:

Washing stbernard dogs in bathtub, had to step into bathtub water to make sure dogs didnt jump out. was giving them flea bath using dawn dish soap, got completely soaked almost head to toe in the bathwater. should i worry about infection or sumn?

A member asked:

My puppy has a fleas. i found two dead fleas in my underwear today but there are no itchy bumps in the area. could the fleas have entered my vagina and/or laid eggs? won't the ph kill them? could they have also entered the hair on my head? pls help?

A member asked:

Can fleas live in the skin?

A member asked:

What can be done to stop flea bites from ruining my skin?

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How soon do flea bites appear on skin after being bitten?

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