A head louse is an insect that lives on the human scalp and feeds on human blood. The female louse lays eggs in the head and makes sure the eggs are attached to the hair shaft. It takes around eight days for the egg to hatch. The louse takes another 11 days to mature into an adult louse. Causes: The primary cause of head louse is poor personal hygiene. Other causes due to which a person can be infected by lice are: Using combs and towels that are infested. Coming in contact with another person who has this condition. Sharing the bed with a person who is affected by lice. Symptoms: When a person is affected by this condition then the following symptoms are observed: The saliva of the lice causes an allergic reaction in the scalp which leads to constant itching. It can occur in various places such as ears, scalp and the neck. It may not occur initially, but it tends to occur after a few weeks. Constant scratching can lead to formation of small red bumps on the skin. A bacterial infection usually occurs from constant itching. It may lead to symptoms of dandruff in the scalp. Presence of various insects in the scalp. Prevention of Lice: Lice can be prevented by using medicated shampoos and conditioners to wash the hair. The shampoos are usually based on a chemical called pyrethrin. This compound is toxic for lice and helps in getting rid of it. You can also opt for the following lifestyle changes to prevent lice: You should avoid sharing your hairbrush with others. In case you have long hair, tie it in buns or ponytails. Add tea tree oil to your shampoo before using it. Keep the scalp clean to prevent infestations. Avoid sharing pillows and clothes.

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I have lice in my private area. What is the solution to get rid of that. And what specialist doctor to eet for this problem.

Dr. Sajeev Kumar91%(40820 ratings)

C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha

If you have lice in your body you can see a dermatologist or may apply Pediscab lotion Not all itchy, flaky scalps are due to lice. Before beginning a delousing regimen, a person should confirm that lice or their eggs are present.
A number of over-the-counter options are readily available.

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Asked for male, 20 years old from Bijapur

Mere reproductive organ mein pubic louse/ crab louse ho Gaye hai koi upaay bataaye.

Dr. Jayanthi. R.91%(238 ratings)

MBBS, Certified IVF Specialist, MS - Cou...read more

IVF Specialist•Chennai

Hi. Pubic louse is 100% a hygiene related issue. First shave off pubic hair and bathe everyday, concentrating on pubic wash with soap and water. Ask your doctor for a prescription for the drug applied externally for scabies and lice and apply over the head (since head is the source) over night on alternate days to be washed off with shampoo next morning. Once pubic hair grows, treat it with the same solution there. Best wishes.

Health Query

How to control body lice. Any medicine. Human skin bug. White in colour. 6 legs very tiny not easy to seen Please help for these. How to remove this bugs.

Dr. P K Dhawan88%(1378 ratings)

MSc Applied Biology, Diploma in Naturopa...read more

Ayurveda•Delhi

very easy ....but first keep your clothes , environment , and body clean by different ways I will advice and then use garlic with thyme mix orally apple cider vinegar , aloe /propolis creams from tree tannin , .....and yes try keep hair body free from moisture ......ask for more advice

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Health Query

I have pubic lice in my private area what should I do? I see the have given eggs also in the area. Does apple cider vinegar kills pubic lice?

Dr. Jatin Soni

MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai

I will suggest you to clean the hairs daily with soap and water twice a day and follow up with finding on fifth day

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip

Lice And Its Causes!

Dr. Shruti Kohli87%(55 ratings)

MBBS, MD (Skin & VD)

Dermatologist•Faridabad

A head louse is an insect that lives on the human scalp and feeds on human blood. The female louse lays eggs in the head and makes sure the eggs are attached to the hair shaft. It takes around eight days for the egg to hatch. The louse takes another 11 days to mature into an adult louse.

Causes:
The primary cause of head louse is poor personal hygiene. Other causes due to which a person can be infected by lice are:

Using combs and towels that are infested.
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Asked for Male, 26 years old from Navi Mumbai

She was suffering body lice from many days, who to get ride from head lice? Or what lotion or medicine I can apply to overcome from head lice?

Dr. Sandesh Gupta91%(5454 ratings)

MBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatolog...read more

Dermatologist•Delhi

You may use permice lotion for head and body lice. Permethrin lotion is for external use only. Do not get permethrin lotion in the eyes. Keep eyes closed until permethrin lotion is rinsed out of the hair.Carefully follow the instructions provided along with the lotion

Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip

Crabs (Pubic Lice) - Are they Contagious?

Dr. Richika Sahay Shukla91%(942 ratings)

DNB (Obstetrics and Gynecology), MBBS

IVF Specialist•Noida

Pubic lice, also known as crabs , is a condition which occurs when certain parasitic insects are present in the genitals. These insects cause red spots to form on the vagina which result in itching. Crabs are also known to affect other parts of the body such as eyebrows, eyelashes and beards. This disease is extremely contagious in nature; it can be passed on from one person to another via sexual intercourse, hugging and kissing. In some cases, this condition can also be passed on from the pare...more

Health Query

I have seen pubic lice over my body. How can I treat them effectively. I am very hairy. I suffer a lot due to this please help.

Dr. Shashank Agrawal

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines and Surg...read more

Ayurveda•Ghaziabad

Hello Lybrate user take panchnimbadi churna 1-1 tsf with water twice a day. Take pranacharya allergin capsule 1-1 twice a say. Take pranacharya charm vikarasav 2-2 tsf with water twice a day. Apply marichyadi oil on affected part.

Asked for female, 35 years old from Hyderabad

I had a puppp rashes on my 8 month pregnancy belly, is it safe to use itch guard cream?

Dr. Sanchika Gupta92%(44 ratings)

MBBS, MD - Dermatology

Dermatologist•Faridabad

Hi, I will not advice using itch guard cream for puppp. Its irrelevant, itchguard is an anti fungal.
Regards

3068 people found this helpful

Asked for Female, 24 years old from Pune

Hello doctor, I am facing itchy and bumpy back with small pimples. This issue raised after I shaved some area of back with razor. It causes high itching and bumpyness on back. My family doctor consulted me with terbinafine tablet & creme and keto powder, but this helped me to reduce itching for a small period but it started again after some time. Please suggest me tablet or cream for this. Here's the image for your reference.

Dr. Goutam Jha88%(176 ratings)

MD (Skin), PGDN, PGDD, MHN, Dip. in Pain...read more

Dermatologist•Purulia

Your acne needs clinical treatment, so seek treatment under a good dermatologist. But if needed you can take Bilastine & Montelukast Tablet with it, 1 tab at night after meal
If you want you can take our treatment online, cure is possible with proper treatment. Thanks !

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Asked for male, 36 years old from Kanpur

Dr. I have a problem on my thai skin I have rashes with red spot and very bad itching this is uncomfortable please suggest me what should I do.

Dr. Goutam Jha88%(176 ratings)

MD (Skin), PGDN, PGDD, MHN, Dip. in Pain...read more

Dermatologist•Purulia

These problems need to be treated after diagnosis by a doctor, so you should seek treatment from a skin specialist. However you can eat if you need. Tab. Belatin M (Bilastine + Montelukast)
night after a meal, with cap. Dost sl eat in the morning after food
If the results are not as expected, you can take our treatment online. ok

1154 people found this helpful

Asked for female, 23 years old from gurugram

My aunt has lice and a lot of nits and even all home remedies and antilice shampoos does not help. So is there any professional treatment she can get done to get rid of those permanently? As it is very hard for us to manage with her, we are always afraid that we might get infected.

Dr. G.R. Agrawal95%(38414 ratings)

DHMS (Hons.)

Homeopathy Doctor•Patna

Hi, lybrate user
•You should tk, plenty of water to hydrate your body inorder to moisten scalp.
•Privet consultation provides a faster input, till then take ,homoeopathic medicine , underlying:
@ Staphisagria 30c -5 drops , thrice, orally.
@.AzadirechtaQ -20 drops apply on scalp mixed with castered oil, alternate night, covered with a scarf on head.
Combing of hair be essential to screen out lice and nits.
• Avoidence:borrowing hair pins, combs, towel or personal items ...more

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Asked for female, 19 years old from Sagar

My vagina have itching in night time and sometimes day also in 10 days regular what can I do.

Dr. Rajesh Chander Chodda93%(8779 ratings)

Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Zirakpur

Get vaginal pills and oral pills for possible infection after consulting doctor nearby or talk by booking call for professional advise.

Asked for female, 20 years old from Bidar

Hi sir, I have used panderm plus cream and I leaved it so now my face became very dry /dry patches itching. Burning sensation if I use sunscreen. What should I do sir. I lost my natural beauty.

Dr. Goutam Jha88%(176 ratings)

MD (Skin), PGDN, PGDD, MHN, Dip. in Pain...read more

Dermatologist•Purulia

You have made a mistake with your own medicine, you should not take medicine without doctor's advice. Anyway, now you go to a dermatologist for treatment .
Because correct diagnosis after that you need treatment. You can take our treatment online if you want.

Asked for male, 83 years old from Pondicherry

I am suffering from a fungal infection in the groin area. By using fourderm cream i'm getting rid of the problem temporarily. But after 3 to 4 days the same problem is repeating. Please suggest tablets for a permanent cure.

Dr. Ruchi A. Gupta91%(5474 ratings)

MD - Dermatology, MBBS

Dermatologist•Mumbai

Hi, pls stop using fourderm cream. It is a steroid and can worsen fungal infection. Use micogel twice a day for 2 weeks. Please see a local dermatologist for further assessment if needed.

115 people found this helpful

Asked for male, 34 years old from Srikakulam

Hi sir my problem is my face itching and the rushes and burning. I am also using my face cosvate gm plus plus cream any problem with this cream using my face please tell me the answer sir.

Dr. Neha Solanki

Dermatologist•kalol

You should definitely not use cosvate gm cream for face. In long term it causes many side effects if used on facial skin. Kindly consult with dermatologist if you are having rashes. And spread awareness regarding this cream's misuse to your near ones also.

Asked for male, 15 years old from Saharanpur

Hello, I am 15 year old I suffering from ringworm for 7 and half month, I take homeopathic medicine from 2 month but is disease increase and not cure properly please treat me soon.

Dr. N S S Gauri95%(159289 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (...read more

Unani Specialist•Kanpur

Follow these herbal combination for complete cure
sootshekhar ras 1 tablet twice a day
gandhak rasayan avleh 10 gms twice a day.

28 people found this helpful

Health Query

My son is 19 years old. Doctor has prescribed augmentin 625 twice 5 days for boil in his back. When he took first dose, itching has started after 2 hours. He informed the doctor. Doctor told him to stop the medicine and started relent tablet for allergy. He took it 4 days. After stopping the medicine, itching and hiveshas started again .now doctor has suggested relent once a day, cefixime200 twice a day and pan 40 once a days. Please doctor help me to know that is this a suitable medicine for him. Thanks.

Dr. Jyoti Monga91%(555 ratings)

BAMS

Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi

"dear Lybrate user thanks for sending across your query. Your physician is the best person to tell you the medicines. Because he knows your symptoms the best other wise the combination of medicines he given you is a good combination.

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