Fortunately, there are plenty of treatments that can get rid of these parasites. As soon as you discover that you or a person in your family has lice, you should see a doctor immediately or use lice removal solutions. They are easily transmitted from one person to another.
Lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that feed on human blood. Lice are easily spread — especially by schoolchildren — through close personal contact and by sharing belongings.
Symptoms
Nits on hair
Head lice
Common signs and symptoms of lice include:
Intense itching on the scalp, body, or in the genital area.
Tickling feeling from the movement of hair.
Lice on your scalp, body, clothing, pubic or other body hair. Adult lice may be about the size of a sesame seed or slightly larger.
Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts. Nits may be difficult to see because they’re very tiny. They’re easiest to spot around the ears and the nape of the neck. Nits can be mistaken for dandruff, but unlike dandruff, they can’t be easily brushed out of hair.
Sores on the scalp, neck, and shoulders. Scratching can lead to small red bumps that can sometimes get infected with bacteria.
Bite marks especially around the waist, groin, upper thighs, and pubic area.