How Do You Identify Symptoms Of Lice?
The subject of lice gives many individuals the heebie-jeebies. Just the mention of the word causes adults and children to reach for their heads and start scratching. Lice, especially head lice, are very common among school-aged children. Called Pediculosis, lice infestation is causes by extremely small parasites that may affect the head, the body and the private areas. Lice prefer areas of the body covered with hair and may be found on the scalp, the eyebrows and the genital areas. They travel from clothing to skin and prefer skin folds and areas sheltered by close-fitting clothing. Lice are extremely mobile, and if not treated immediately, may spread to every area of the home. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of any lice of any type will save you and your home from infestation. Scratching and itching are the main symptoms of a lice problem. While most commonly found on the scalp in small children, body or crab lice (found in the genital area) may be found anywhere on the body. Itchi
