Why Are Scabies and Lice Itchy?
Why are scabies and lice itchy? Lice are little bloodsuckers that survive on the skin. Usually, they are attached to the hair on the scalp or in pubic location. Infection brought on by lice is called pediculosis. Scabies on the various other hand, is a very itchy skin...
Skin Lice
Body lice are lice that infest and infect humans. Lice are parasitic animals, they feed on human blood and dwells on skin, usually in hairy areas of the body such as head (head louse – Pediculus humanus capitis), body (body louse – Pediculus humanus...
Pubic Lice
Pubic lice are minute insects that lives and leaves eggs in the pubic region. They can also spread in eyebrows and armpit hairs. Causes of Pubic Lice They can be spread through sexual intercourse, and common among teenagers. In rare cases, they can be spread through...About Me:
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