Lice - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Lice are tiny, wingless insects that feed on human blood Lice spread from person to person through close contact and by sharing belongings There are three types of lice: Head lice found on the scalp They're easiest to see at the nape of the neck and over the ears Body lice that live in clothing and bedding and move onto the skin to feed
Head Lice: Signs, Symptoms Treatment - Cleveland Clinic Head lice are tiny, crawling insects that live in the hair on your head They lay eggs and bite your scalp, making it itchy Lice are most common in younger or school-aged kids Lice are treatable with special shampoos, creams or lotions Talk to a healthcare provider if you’re having a hard time getting rid of lice
Lice | Lice | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Lice are parasites, or insects, found on people's heads and bodies, including the pubic area Human lice survive by feeding on human blood Infestation or infested person means that a person has lice
Lice (Head Lice, Body Lice, Pubic Lice) - eMedicineHealth Read about head lice, body lice, and crabs, or pubic lice Learn about lice symptoms, signs, prevention, and treatment with medicated shampoos A head louse can lay seven nits per day