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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for "lice," head
  1. Head lice 
    ... not lead to serious medical problems. Unlike body lice, head lice never carry or spread diseases. Having head ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000840.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lice, head - nits in the hair with close-up (image) 
    Images ... This photograph shows the "nits" or tiny white egg sacks attached to the hairs. Schools often insist that these be entirely removed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2437.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Head lice (image) 
    Head lice infect the scalp and hair and can be seen at the nape of the neck and over the ears. Head lice spread easily and quickly but do not carry ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17207.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Lice, body with stool (Pediculus humanus) (image) 
    These are Pediculus humanus , or body lice. Other types of lice infest the scalp, head ( Pediculus humanus capitis ), or the pubic area ( Phthirus pubis ). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2608.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pubic lice 
    ... to humans. Other types of lice include: Body lice Head lice You are at greater risk for pubic lice ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000841.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Itching 
    ... bites and stings Parasites such as pinworm , body lice , head lice , and pubic lice Pityriasis rosea Psoriasis Rashes (may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003217.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Body lice 
    ... contact with other people. Two other types of lice are: Head lice Pubic lice ... the armpits. You should also be checked for head and pubic lice if you have body lice.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000838.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Head louse, male (image) 
    This is a photograph of a male Pediculus humanus var. capitis , a head louse. Head lice have become an increasing problem in schools and day care centers. Some grade schools have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2605.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Head louse - female (image) 
    This is a photograph of a female Pediculus humanus var. capitis , a head louse. Head lice have become an increasing problem in schools and day care centers. Some grade schools have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2606.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Head louse emerging from egg (image) 
    ... of a head louse emerging from an egg. Head lice have become an increasing problem in schools and ... schools have started programs to examine children for head lice.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2604.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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