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2. Pediculosis pubis - Wikipedia

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   Application of permethrin containing lotions. Removing nits with comb. Pediculosis pubis (also known as " crabs " and " pubic lice ") is an infestation by the pubic louse, Pthirus pubis, a wingless insect which feeds on blood and lays its eggs (nits) on mainly pubic hair. Less commonly, hair near the anus, armpit, beard, eyebrows, moustache ...

3. Head lice infestation - Wikipedia

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   Common [5] Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). [6] Itching from lice bites is common. [5] During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks. [5] If a person is infected again, symptoms may begin much ...

4. Pubic Lice (Crabs) Transmission and Medicated Removal - AOL

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   Here are some tips that experts recommend: Wash all bedding, clothing, and towels that are being used while you have pubic lice in hot water (at least 130 degrees F). Dry all bedding, clothing ...

5. Bed bug - Wikipedia

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   Bed bugs are parasitic insects from the genus Cimex, who are micropredators that feed on blood, usually at night. [ 7 ] Their bites can result in a number of health impacts, including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms. [ 5 ] Bed bug bites may lead to skin changes ranging from small areas of redness to prominent blisters ...

6. Pubic Crabs and Sexual Transmission - AOL

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   Pubic lice, also known as crabs, are blood-sucking parasitic insects that often get transmitted from person to person through sexual intercourse and other forms of sexual contact. They can also ...

7. Treatment of human lice - Wikipedia

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   The treatment of human lice is the removal of head lice parasites from human hair. It has been debated and studied for centuries. However, the number of cases of human louse infestations (or pediculosis) has increased worldwide since the mid-1960s, reaching hundreds of millions annually. [1] There is no product or method that assures 100% ...