Oct 14, 2025 · When to see a doctor Most people who have lice don't need to see a healthcare professional. If you're not sure that what you see are lice, call your healthcare professional. For pubic …

Jul 26, 2025 · Head lice most often spread from one person to another by head-to-head contact. This often happens within families or among children who have close contact with each other.

Having head lice isn't a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don't carry bacterial or viral diseases. Nonprescription and prescription medications can help treat head …

Nov 16, 2022 · Body lice bites can cause intense itching, and you may notice small areas of blood and crust on your skin at the site of the bite marks. See your doctor if improved hygiene doesn't remove …

Jul 26, 2025 · If you think you or your child has head lice, you may start by seeing your family's healthcare professional or your child's pediatrician. Here's some information to help you get ready for …

Oct 14, 2025 · Treatment for any type of lice may involve permethrin or products that have pyrethrin that you put on the affected areas. Both are available without a prescription.

Aug 30, 2021 · Bedbugs don't spread disease, but their bites can be annoying. In some cases, these bites can cause an allergic reaction. The best way to treat a bite is to avoid scratching the area, …

Jan 6, 2023 · Pubic lice feed on your blood, and their bites can cause severe itching. Treatment includes applying over-the-counter creams and lotions that kill the parasites and their eggs.

Nov 16, 2022 · Body lice are tiny insects that live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy nuisance of a bug.

Apr 28, 2025 · Dr. Molly Youssef: If your kid’s head is itching, it could be a parasitic condition, like lice, which you can check for by looking for the insects themselves, or their eggs.