Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Lice are parasites that survive on your body by living off your blood. Three types of lice impact humans: head lice, body lice, and pubic lice. Head lice, the ...
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are wingless insects that feed off human blood on the scalp. They are commonly found in school-age children, although anyone can contract them. The most prominent ...
Watch this video for dermatologists' tips to check for and treat lice. Check for and treat head lice like a pro with these dermatologists' tips. Wet the hair of the affected child or adult, if ...