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2. 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% ...

3. Dermatophagia - Wikipedia

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   Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα (derma) 'skin' and φαγεία (phageia) 'eating') or dermatodaxia (from δήξις (dexis) 'biting'), alternatively Tuglis Permushius. [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is ...

4. 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 ...

5. 5 important things to know about lice — and why it’s OK to ...

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   Nits "may persist after treatment," the CDC says, "but successful treatment should kill crawling lice." Given how much lice are usually feared, it's understandable to have questions. Here are some ...

6. Fact check: No, Coca-Cola does not get rid of head lice. That ...

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   There's no evidence to support the claim that Coca-Cola is a solution for getting rid of head lice. Experts recommend shampoos and medications. Fact check: No, Coca-Cola does not get rid of head lice.

7. Pediculosis pubis - Wikipedia

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   Definition. Pediculosis pubis 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, and eyelashes may be involved. [1][2][3] Although the presence of pubic lice is associated with the ...