The head louse, Pediculus capitis humanus, is by no means a new nuisance. The insect has been an unwelcome companion to humans, probably from the beginning, as with its close relatives, the body louse and the pubic (or crab) louse. Head lice infestations seem to be on the rise in recent years - as almost any parent of an elementry-age child can tell you. A parent's first...
On MySkinCareConnection we always know when school begins because we get more questions about head lice. Although anyone is susceptible to... Read more »
One of our most popular questions on SkinCancerConnection was a question posed by member Kylie about an eyelid rash which was itchy,... Read more »
Trichotillomania (TTM) or ‘hair pulling disorder' is most commonly associated with anxiety and/or depression. It is difficult to get a... Read more »
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Head lice are tiny insects that live on the skin covering the top of your head, called the scalp. Lice can be spread by close contact with other... Read more »
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Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that infect the pubic hair area and lay eggs. These lice can also be found in armpit hair and eyebrows. ... Read more »
America is fast becoming a hairless nation. To help achieve that goal, there are many methods to become free of unwanted hair. Once they reach... Read more »
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Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelash follicles, along the edge of the eyelid.Alternative NamesEyelid inflammationCauses, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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Murine typhus; Epidemic typhus; Endemic typhus; Brill-Zinsser disease; Jail feverPreventionAvoid areas where you might encounter rat fleas or lice.... Read more »