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• #1 About Body Lice | Lice | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/lice/about/body-lice.html

  Body lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood. […] The only treatment is to improve hygiene and access to clean clothes. […] Improved hygiene and access to regular changes of clean clothes is the only treatment needed for body lice infestations; however, in some cases peduculicides are recommended. […] You can treat a body lice infestation by improving personal hygiene. Bathe and change into clean clothes at least once a week. Wash clothing, bedding, and towels used by the person infested with lice using hot water (at least 130F) and machine dry using the hot cycle. […] Pediculicide, a medicine that can kill lice, is sometimes used for treatment. If prescribed a pediculicide, apply it exactly as directed on the bottle or by your healthcare provider. However, a pediculicide is generally not necessary if hygiene is maintained and items are machine washed appropriately at least once a week.

• #2 Isolation Precautions for Scabies and Lice | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/precautions-scabies-and-lice

  Lice are tiny insects that can be found in the hair on your head and body. Lice can live on your hair, scalp, eyelashes, and pubic area. They survive by feeding on human blood. […] Lice can be spread by close contact with someone who has lice or by contact with their clothing, personal items, or linens. […] Scabies and lice are treated with medication. […] If you have scabies or lice while you’re in the hospital: You will be placed in a private room. A sign will be posted on your door telling all staff to take precautions. All staff will need to clean their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before going into and after leaving your room. All staff must wear a yellow gown and gloves while in your room. These are available outside of your room and can be disposed of inside your room. All staff must wash their hands after leaving your room.

• #3 Body Lice: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.body-lice-care-instructions.abr9613

  Body lice are tiny bugs that can live in the seams of clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, and blankets). They are hard to find on the body. It’s much easier to see lice or their eggs (nits) on clothes. […] Body lice are most often spread by contact with a person who has body lice or with that person’s clothes, bedding, or towels. They are usually found only when people can’t wash their bodies or their clothes regularly. […] Most people can get rid of lice by washing personal items and their bodies regularly. […] Wash your clothes, bedding, and towels in a washing machine with hot water (at least 130F). Dry them in a dryer on the hot cycle. If you don’t have access to a washing machine or the items can’t be washed or dried, you can store these items in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days to get rid of the lice.

• #4 Body Lice | Disease Outbreak Control Division

  https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/body-lice-ukus/

  Body lice are small, usually pale- to grey-colored insects that live and reproduce in clothing worn by humans. Body lice feed on human blood and can survive only on people. The oblong eggs (called nits) are usually tan- or brown-colored but can appear whitish under bright lights. They are about 1 to 2 mm long. The nits hatch after about 1 week then pass through 3 stages (over 1 to 2 weeks) before becoming full-sized adults that are about 2 to 3 mm long. […] The reactions to or results of louse feedings may be the first symptoms noted. Bites can cause itching at the feeding sites. Scratching may break the skin and lead to skin infections. Feeding sites may look like small, red dots on the skin. Body lice are known to transmit bacterial infections that cause three human diseases: louse-borne typhus (Rickettsia prowazeki), trench fever (Rochalimaea quintana), and louse-borne relapsing fever (Borrelia recurrentis).

• #5 Lice (Head, Body & Pubic)Treatment, Symptoms, Pictures, Home Remedies

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/lice/article_em.htm

  Body Lice […] The body louse is slightly larger than the head louse but has the same general appearance. Unlike the head louse, which lives on its human host, the body louse lives in clothing (commonly in the seamed areas) and then transfers to the human host to feed. The life cycle of the head louse and the body louse are similar in character and duration. An important difference, however, is the ability of the body louse to survive for up to 30 days away from its human host. […] Body-lice infestation is a prominent public health problem in communities with large populations dealing with poverty, overcrowding, and poor personal hygiene. Reused mattresses and bed linens as well as communal beds are risk factors. […] Itching is the primary symptom of body-lice infestation. Areas where seams of clothing are tightly adherent to the body are the most likely areas of involvement. Waistband lines, and axillary and bra strap regions, are examples of where excoriation (crusts, abrasions, or scabbing) from scratching is commonly noted. Red, itchy bite marks may be seen on the body.

• #6 Body lice: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000838.htm

  Body lice are tiny insects (scientific name is Pediculus humanus corporis) that are spread through close contact with other people. […] Body lice live in the seams and folds of clothing. They feed on human blood and lay their eggs and deposit waste matter on the skin and clothing. […] You can get body lice if you come in direct contact with someone who has lice. You can also get lice from infected clothing, towels, or bedding. […] You are more likely to get body lice if you do not bathe and wash your clothes often or live in close (overcrowded) conditions. Lice are unlikely to last if you: […] Bathe regularly […] Wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] To get rid of body lice, take the following important steps: […] Bathe regularly to get rid of lice and their eggs.

• #7

  https://acis.cals.arizona.edu/community-ipm/public-health-ipm/body-lice

  Body lice are parasitic insects that live on clothing and bedding of infested people. They frequently lay their eggs on or near the seams of clothing. Body lice must feed on human blood and usually only move to the skin to feed, remaining on clothing or bedding at other times. Body lice exist worldwide and can infest people of all races. […] Body lice infestations can spread rapidly under crowded living conditions where hygiene is poor (e.g. the homeless, refugees, victims of war or natural disasters). In the United States body lice infestations are found in homeless, or transient populations who do not have access to bathing and regular changes of clean clothes. […] An infestation of body lice occurs when body lice invade the human body and clothing. The common symptoms of body lice infestation are intense itching (pruritus) and rash caused by an allergic reaction to body lice bites.

• #8 Body Lice Infestation: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

  https://www.healthline.com/health/body-lice

  Body lice usually infest people who arent able to bathe or change clothes regularly. Good personal hygiene and changing into clean clothes at least once a week should be enough to prevent body lice. […] Good hygiene and regularly washing clothing and bed linens are generally enough to treat and prevent infestations of body lice. […] A body lice infestation is normally treated through improved personal hygiene and regular changes of clean, washed clothing. […] All clothing, bed linens, and towels used by the infested person should be washed with hot water (at least 130 degrees) and then dried in a machine with hot air. […] Medications that kill lice, called pediculicides, may be used to treat body lice infestation. However, this is usually not necessary if clothing is laundered and personal hygiene is maintained.

• #9 Body Lice: Causes, Removal, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/body-lice-8680671

  Body lice are more resistant to environmental conditions than head or pubic lice. They can survive in lower-humidity environments and live for more than 72 hours outside their host. Body lice infestations are less frequent than other lice infestations but do occur. […] Body lice are found in living situations in which personal care and clothes washing are not regular. People experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to body lice. Body lice are associated with poor hygiene, lack of sanitation, overcrowding, and damp and cold weather. […] Body lice are transmitted through contact with someone who has body lice. This can be from skin-to-skin contact or from sharing personal items. These include clothing, beds and bedding, and towels. […] In severe cases, topical lice-killing medicine known as peduculicides, such as Nix (permethrin), may be necessary. Oral medication, such as Stromectol (ivermectin), may be prescribed by your healthcare provider.

• #10 Body Lice – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/body-lice

  Body lice are tiny insects (scientific name is Pediculus humanus corporis) that are spread through close contact with other people. Lice produce itching and a characteristic skin rash, which looks like a scrape. Lice may also carry organisms that cause relapsing fever, typhus, and trench fever. […] Body lice live in the seams and folds of clothing. They feed on human blood and lay their eggs and deposit waste matter on the skin and clothing. […] You can get body lice if you come in direct contact with someone who has lice. You can also get lice from infected clothing, towels, or bedding. […] You are more likely to get body lice if you do not bathe and wash your clothes often or live in close (overcrowded) conditions. Lice are unlikely to last if you bathe regularly. […] Lice cause severe itching. The itching is a reaction to the saliva from the insect’s bite. Itching is usually worse around the waist, under the arms, and in places where clothing is tighter and closer to the body (such as near bra straps).

• #11 Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Ectoparasites – LiceFacebookInstagramPinterestRSS

  https://correctionalnurse.net/correctional-nurse-clinical-update-ectoparasites-lice/

  Patients infested with P corporis experience nocturnal pruritus, particularly in the axillary, truncal, and groin regions, when the lice move from the clothing to the body to feed. […] Adults infested with P pubis are usually sexually active and have groin and body hair involvement. Involvement with pruritus of the groin, axillae, eyelashes, or eyebrows can help differentiate P pubis infestation from head or body louse infestation. […] Body lice infest clothing, laying their eggs on fibers in the fabric seams. […] Body lice are spread through contact with clothing, bedding, or towels that have been in contact with an infested individual, or through direct physical contact with a person who is infested with body lice.

• #12 Body Lice – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/body-lice

  Body lice are tiny insects (scientific name is Pediculus humanus corporis) that are spread through close contact with other people. Lice produce itching and a characteristic skin rash, which looks like a scrape. Lice may also carry organisms that cause relapsing fever, typhus, and trench fever. […] Body lice live in the seams and folds of clothing. They feed on human blood and lay their eggs and deposit waste matter on the skin and clothing. […] You can get body lice if you come in direct contact with someone who has lice. You can also get lice from infected clothing, towels, or bedding. […] You are more likely to get body lice if you do not bathe and wash your clothes often or live in close (overcrowded) conditions. Lice are unlikely to last if you bathe regularly. […] Lice cause severe itching. The itching is a reaction to the saliva from the insect’s bite. Itching is usually worse around the waist, under the arms, and in places where clothing is tighter and closer to the body (such as near bra straps).

• #13 FloridaHealthFinder | Body lice | Health Encyclopedia | FloridaHealthFinder

  https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/health-encyclopedia/HIE/1/000838

  Body lice are tiny insects (scientific name is Pediculus humanus corporis) that are spread through close contact with other people. […] Body lice live in the seams and folds of clothing. They feed on human blood and lay their eggs and deposit waste matter on the skin and clothing. […] You can get body lice if you come in direct contact with someone who has lice. You can also get lice from infected clothing, towels, or bedding. […] You are more likely to get body lice if you do not bathe and wash your clothes often or live in close (overcrowded) conditions. Lice are unlikely to last if you: Bathe regularly, Wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] Lice cause severe itching. The itching is a reaction to the saliva from the insect’s bite. Itching is usually worse around the waist, under the arms, and in places where clothing is tighter and closer to the body (such as near bra straps).

• #14 Body Lice: Causes, Removal, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/body-lice-8680671

  Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are different from head lice or pubic lice. Body lice bites are small, discolored, and accompanied by a rash that looks like a scrape. There are many ways to eradicate an infestation, described ahead. […] Body lice are the size of sesame seeds and are oblong. Bites are small and grouped together, often accompanied by a rash resembling a scrape. […] Bites can be found anywhere on the body, but are most often found on the upper thighs, groin, and waist. Bites can appear red, purple, or brown depending on skin tone. The most common symptom and sensation is intense itching (pruritus). […] Body lice bites can be so itchy and irritating that people often scratch them and develop sores. Since body lice carry bacteria, bites and sores are at risk of causing a bacterial infection and an allergic reaction. If body lice go untreated, the bites can cover a large area and cause skin thickening or discoloration (darkening).

• #15 Pediculosis – Body Lice | Wisconsin Department of Health Services

  https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/body-lice.htm

  Body lice infestations occur primarily on clothing, especially along the seams of inner surfaces and the adjacent area of the skin. […] Symptoms of body lice include intense itching (pruritus) and rash caused by an allergic reaction to the louse bites are common symptoms of body lice infestation. […] When body lice infestation has been present for a long time, heavily bitten areas of the skin can become thickened and discolored, particularly around the midsection of the body (waist, groin, upper thighs). […] As with other lice infestations, intense itching can lead to scratching which can cause sores on the body; these sores sometimes can become infected with bacteria or fungi.

• #16 Body Lice Infestation: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

  https://www.healthline.com/health/body-lice

  Body lice usually dont cause other problems. However, the following complications may occur: […] The itchiness may lead to scratching, which may cause cuts and sores. These open wounds are at risk of being infected by bacteria. […] In cases of prolonged infestation, skin can become dark and thick, especially along the midsection. […] Body lice usually infest people who arent able to bathe or change clothes regularly. Good personal hygiene and changing into clean clothes at least once a week should be enough to prevent body lice infestation. […] If you discover body lice, machine washing and drying all infested clothing and bedding in hot water should prevent body lice from returning.

• #17 Body Lice: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.body-lice-care-instructions.abr9613

  Wash your body thoroughly. To prevent body lice from coming back, try to bathe and wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] If washing doesn’t work, try an over-the-counter or prescription medicine to kill body lice. […] Try not to scratch. Scratching can cause sores which can lead to an infection. It may help to use an over-the-counter anti-itch cream to calm the itching. […] Do not share your clothes, towels, or other items until you treat and clean everything. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if you have signs of a skin infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you see live lice or new nits after you have followed your doctor’s directions.

• #18 What’s New

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/BodyLice.aspx

  Body lice are small insects that live on the clothing or bedding of humans and feed on human blood. People who live in crowded, unsanitary conditions and do not shower or have access to clean clothing are more likely to get body lice. Body lice can cause intense itching and a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the lice. Scratching can cause sores, which may lead to bacterial or fungal infections. Body lice can spread diseases to humans, including epidemic typhus, trench fever, and louse-borne relapsing fever, but these diseases are rare in the United States. […] The signs of body lice include finding lice and their eggs (called nits) in the seams of clothing, or sometimes crawling or biting and feeding on the skin. To prevent or get rid of body lice, clothing, bedding, and towels should be washed at least once per week in hot water and then placed in a clothes dryer on the hot cycle. It is also important to shower or bathe regularly and avoid sharing clothing and other items with someone who has body lice.

• #19 Body Lice Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment| Everyday Health

  https://www.everydayhealth.com/lice/body-lice-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment/

  Body lice infestations usually cause minimal problems. But under certain circumstances, body lice can spread some bacterial diseases, such as epidemic typhus, trench fever, and louse-borne relapsing fever. These diseases are spread when an infested person scratches parasite feces into their skin. […] Because body lice reside in clothing and bed linens not on the individual medication is usually not used to treat a body lice infestation. Heres what to do instead: […] Wash or replace clothes and linens. Because body lice may live in clothing, bedding, and towels for up to 10 days without a blood meal, those who are infested must replace or decontaminate their clothes, towels, and bed linens by thoroughly washing and drying the items at high temperatures. […] Improve hygiene. An individual with body lice must be able to regularly change into clean clothes and improve their personal hygiene by bathing at least once a week. Body lice infestations are extremely unlikely to persist on any individual who bathes regularly and who has at least weekly access to freshly laundered clothing and bedding. […] Use permethrin cream. In extreme infestations, head-to-toe application of a 5 percent permethrin cream is recommended for 8 to 14 hours.

• #20 Management and Treatment of Human Lice

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4978820/

  Of the three lice (head, body, and pubic louse) that infest humans, the body louse is the species involved in epidemics of louse-borne typhus, trench fever, and relapsing fever, but all the three cause pediculosis. […] Removing lice by hand or with a lice comb, heating infested clothing, and shaving the scalp were some of the oldest methods of controlling human lice. […] The body louse lives in clothes and multiplies when cold, promiscuity, lack of hygiene, and war are present. […] A louse-infested person can be infested by thousands of lice, each of which bites on average five times per day for body lice. […] Thus, this review summarizes the management methods and various strategies used in treating these hematophagous parasites. […] The fight against pediculosis is certainly a very ancient concern and various methods have been used to get rid of it.

• #21 WHAT IS PEDICULOSIS? | Mya Care

  https://myacare.com/blog/what-is-pediculosis

  Body lice are caused by Pediculosis humanus humanus. These lice appear larger than head lice and usually lay eggs in clothing or bedding, then move to the skin to feed. Those affected usually experience pruritus and may have some excoriations on the body due to scratching. The most commonly affected populations include homeless individuals, those who live in crowded areas, and those with poor hygiene. Body lice can be spread by direct contact with those infected, but some cases have also shown fomite transmission via clothing, towels, and bedding. Body lice are diagnosed by careful examination of the seams and folds of clothing for the presence of nits. […] There are several diseases that can be transmitted by the body louse. These include typhus, murine typhus, trench fever, and relapsing fever. Secondary bacterial infections may also occur.

• #22 What’s New

  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/BodyLice.aspx

  Body lice are small insects that live on the clothing or bedding of humans and feed on human blood. People who live in crowded, unsanitary conditions and do not shower or have access to clean clothing are more likely to get body lice. Body lice can cause intense itching and a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the lice. Scratching can cause sores, which may lead to bacterial or fungal infections. Body lice can spread diseases to humans, including epidemic typhus, trench fever, and louse-borne relapsing fever, but these diseases are rare in the United States. […] The signs of body lice include finding lice and their eggs (called nits) in the seams of clothing, or sometimes crawling or biting and feeding on the skin. To prevent or get rid of body lice, clothing, bedding, and towels should be washed at least once per week in hot water and then placed in a clothes dryer on the hot cycle. It is also important to shower or bathe regularly and avoid sharing clothing and other items with someone who has body lice.

• #23

  https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=abr8713

  Body lice are tiny insects that can live in the seams of clothing or bedding. They’re most common in people who can’t wash their bodies or clothes regularly. Body lice are usually spread by contact with someone who has body lice or with that person’s clothes, bedding, or towels. […] Body lice can cause very bad itching, especially at night. They can also cause sores in the armpits, waist, or torso. These are places where the seams of clothing can press against your skin. […] A doctor will ask about your symptoms and do a physical exam. The doctor will check your body and clothes for lice and their eggs (nits). They’ll also look for lice bites or sores where the seams of clothing press against the skin, such as the armpits, waist, or torso. […] Most people can get rid of body lice by washing personal items and their bodies regularly. If these steps don’t work, your doctor can suggest an over-the-counter or prescription medicine to kill body lice that is safe for you. It’s important to use any medicine correctly.

• #24 FloridaHealthFinder | Body lice | Health Encyclopedia | FloridaHealthFinder

  https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/health-encyclopedia/HIE/1/000838

  Your health care provider will look at your skin and clothing for signs of lice. […] To get rid of body lice, take the following important steps: Bathe regularly to get rid of lice and their eggs, Change your clothes often, Wash clothes and bedding in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) and machine dry using the hot cycle, Items that can’t be washed, such as stuffed toys, mattresses, or furniture, can be thoroughly vacuumed to get rid of lice and eggs that have fallen off the body. […] Your provider may prescribe a skin cream or a wash that contains permethrin, malathion, or benzyl alcohol. If your case is severe, the provider may prescribe medicine that you take by mouth. […] By taking the above mentioned steps, body lice can be completely destroyed. […] Scratching can make your skin more likely to become infected. Because body lice spread easily to others, people you live with and sexual partners need to be treated as well. […] Contact your provider if you have lice in your clothing or itching that does not go away. […] If you know someone is infested with body lice, avoid direct contact with that person, the person’s clothing, and bedding.

• #25 Lice – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lice/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374404

  A health care provider may diagnose body lice if they find eggs or crawling lice in clothing seams or on bedding. You can see a body louse on skin if it crawls there to feed. […] If you have body lice, first bathe with soap and water. After bathing, apply permethrin (Nix) to the affected areas before bedtime and then shower in the morning. Repeat this treatment nine days after the first application. […] Also take other measures to get rid of body lice. Wash clothing and bedding with hot, soapy water at least 130 F (54 C) and dry them at high heat for at least 20 minutes. Vacuum the floors and furniture. And seal unwashable items in an airtight bag for two weeks.

• #26 Body Lice | Disease Outbreak Control Division

  https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/body-lice-ukus/

  Body lice are spread through direct person-to-person contact with someone who has body lice. It can also be spread through contact of clothing, beds, bed linens, or towels that have been in contact with someone who has body lice. […] There is no laboratory test to confirm body lice. Body lice can be diagnosed by finding eggs and crawling lice in the seams of clothes. Sometimes a body louse can be seen crawling on skin during feeding. […] Wash clothing, bedding, and towels using hot water and dry with high heat. Improve personal hygiene for the infested person. Medicated lotions can be used on the body as well. […] Reduce the risk of catching body lice by bathing regularly, changing and washing clothes, and avoiding potentially infested bedding.

• #27 Body Lice (Pediculosis): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17919-body-lice

  Body lice infestations (pediculosis) usually cause itchy skin and a skin rash at the site of louse bites. Some people don’t have any symptoms at all. Most people recover from body lice infestations without using medication. […] Most people successfully get rid of body lice infestations by regularly bathing with soap and warm water and washing their clothes. Try to bathe daily until you no longer see body lice or nits on your body, clothes, bedding or other fabric items, like towels. […] You can prevent body lice infestations by bathing and washing your clothing, bedding and other personal items at least once a week. […] Most people with body lice recover without medication.

• #28 Body lice – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-lice/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350316

  You or your doctor can usually confirm a body lice infestation through a visual examination of your body and clothing items. The presence of eggs and moving lice confirms infestation. […] Body lice are primarily treated by thoroughly washing yourself and any contaminated items with soap and hot water and drying clothing and bedding in a machine dryer using the hot cycle. Dry cleaning and ironing clothing that cannot be washed also is effective. […] You can usually get rid of body lice by cleaning yourself and any personal belongings that may be contaminated. Wash infested bedding, clothing and towels with hot, soapy water at least 130 F (54 C) and machine dry them on high heat for at least 20 minutes. […] Clothing that can’t be washed may be dry cleaned and ironed. […] Items that can’t be washed or dried should be sealed in a plastic bag and stored in a warm area for two weeks. Mattresses, couches and other upholstered furniture items should be hot ironed or sprayed with lice-killing products to eliminate eggs from seams. Exposure to infested items should be avoided for two weeks. […] If you can’t get rid of body lice on your own, you may need to talk to your family doctor.

• #29 About Body Lice | Lice | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/lice/about/body-lice.html

  Body lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood. […] The only treatment is to improve hygiene and access to clean clothes. […] Improved hygiene and access to regular changes of clean clothes is the only treatment needed for body lice infestations; however, in some cases peduculicides are recommended. […] You can treat a body lice infestation by improving personal hygiene. Bathe and change into clean clothes at least once a week. Wash clothing, bedding, and towels used by the person infested with lice using hot water (at least 130F) and machine dry using the hot cycle. […] Pediculicide, a medicine that can kill lice, is sometimes used for treatment. If prescribed a pediculicide, apply it exactly as directed on the bottle or by your healthcare provider. However, a pediculicide is generally not necessary if hygiene is maintained and items are machine washed appropriately at least once a week.

• #30 Body Lice: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.body-lice-care-instructions.abr9613

  Body lice are tiny bugs that can live in the seams of clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, and blankets). They are hard to find on the body. It’s much easier to see lice or their eggs (nits) on clothes. […] Body lice are most often spread by contact with a person who has body lice or with that person’s clothes, bedding, or towels. They are usually found only when people can’t wash their bodies or their clothes regularly. […] Most people can get rid of lice by washing personal items and their bodies regularly. […] Wash your clothes, bedding, and towels in a washing machine with hot water (at least 130F). Dry them in a dryer on the hot cycle. If you don’t have access to a washing machine or the items can’t be washed or dried, you can store these items in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days to get rid of the lice.

• #31 Body lice – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-lice/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350316

  You or your doctor can usually confirm a body lice infestation through a visual examination of your body and clothing items. The presence of eggs and moving lice confirms infestation. […] Body lice are primarily treated by thoroughly washing yourself and any contaminated items with soap and hot water and drying clothing and bedding in a machine dryer using the hot cycle. Dry cleaning and ironing clothing that cannot be washed also is effective. […] You can usually get rid of body lice by cleaning yourself and any personal belongings that may be contaminated. Wash infested bedding, clothing and towels with hot, soapy water at least 130 F (54 C) and machine dry them on high heat for at least 20 minutes. […] Clothing that can’t be washed may be dry cleaned and ironed. […] Items that can’t be washed or dried should be sealed in a plastic bag and stored in a warm area for two weeks. Mattresses, couches and other upholstered furniture items should be hot ironed or sprayed with lice-killing products to eliminate eggs from seams. Exposure to infested items should be avoided for two weeks. […] If you can’t get rid of body lice on your own, you may need to talk to your family doctor.

• #32 FloridaHealthFinder | Body lice | Health Encyclopedia | FloridaHealthFinder

  https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/health-encyclopedia/HIE/1/000838

  Your health care provider will look at your skin and clothing for signs of lice. […] To get rid of body lice, take the following important steps: Bathe regularly to get rid of lice and their eggs, Change your clothes often, Wash clothes and bedding in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) and machine dry using the hot cycle, Items that can’t be washed, such as stuffed toys, mattresses, or furniture, can be thoroughly vacuumed to get rid of lice and eggs that have fallen off the body. […] Your provider may prescribe a skin cream or a wash that contains permethrin, malathion, or benzyl alcohol. If your case is severe, the provider may prescribe medicine that you take by mouth. […] By taking the above mentioned steps, body lice can be completely destroyed. […] Scratching can make your skin more likely to become infected. Because body lice spread easily to others, people you live with and sexual partners need to be treated as well. […] Contact your provider if you have lice in your clothing or itching that does not go away. […] If you know someone is infested with body lice, avoid direct contact with that person, the person’s clothing, and bedding.

• #33 Pediculosis and Scabies: A Treatment Update | AAFP

  https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0915/p535.html

  Body lice infestation should be suspected when a patient with poor hygiene presents with pruritus. […] Washing affected clothing and bedding is essential if lice infestation is found, but no other environmental decontamination is necessary. […] The mainstay of treatment for body lice is laundering clothing and bedding in hot water, and regular bathing. A pediculicide is not always necessary.

• #34 Body lice: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000838.htm

  Change your clothes often. […] Wash clothes and bedding in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) and machine dry using the hot cycle. […] Your provider may prescribe a skin cream or a wash that contains permethrin, malathion, or benzyl alcohol. If your case is severe, your provider may prescribe medicine that you take by mouth. […] By taking the above mentioned steps, body lice can be completely destroyed. […] Scratching can make your skin more likely to become infected. Because body lice spread easily to others, people you live with and sexual partners need to be treated as well. […] Contact your provider if you have lice in your clothing or itching that does not go away. […] If you know someone is infested with body lice, avoid direct contact with that person, the person’s clothing, and bedding.

• #35 Body lice Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/body-lice

  Body lice are tiny insects (scientific name is Pediculus humanus corporis) that are spread through close contact with other people. […] You can get body lice if you come in direct contact with someone who has lice. You can also get lice from infected clothing, towels, or bedding. […] To get rid of body lice, take the following important steps: Bathe regularly to get rid of lice and their eggs. Change your clothes often. Wash clothes and bedding in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) and machine dry using the hot cycle. […] Your provider may prescribe a skin cream or a wash that contains permethrin, malathion, or benzyl alcohol. If your case is severe, your provider may prescribe medicine that you take by mouth. […] By taking the above mentioned steps, body lice can be completely destroyed.

• #36 Body Lice: Causes, Removal, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/body-lice-8680671

  For body lice infestations, fumigating or dusting the environment with chemical insecticides can help control and prevent spreading. […] Treatment for body lice skin symptoms may include using a skin cream or body wash containing: Permethrin (an insecticide), Malathion (insecticide), Benzyl alcohol (antimicrobial). […] To soothe itchy skin and get a better sleep, consider trying the following: Apply a cold cloth or ice pack until itch stops. Take an oatmeal bath. Moisturize your skin with an unscented and additive-free option. Apply menthol or calamine (for a cooling sensation). If necessary, apply topical anti-itch cream or anesthetic that contains pramoxine. […] When body lice are gone, symptoms such as itching will resolve. You won’t see any lice in your clothing, bedding or on your body. No new bites will occur. When in doubt, consult with a healthcare provider. […] Bites are itchy. Scratching can lead to complications. Treatments include getting rid of body lice by washing frequently, applying creams as needed, or taking prescription medication if necessary. Remedies for soothing itch can help until symptoms resolve.

• #37 Pediculosis and Pthiriasis (Lice Infestation) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pesticides, Occlusive and Nonpesticide Therapy

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/225013-treatment

  In the treatment of body lice, medications are less essential than environmental measures. Patients with body lice should have infested clothing, bedding, and towels laundered with hot water (at least 130F) and then dried in a dryer using a hot setting. […] Education about hygiene and accessibility to laundering facilities are important in preventing the spread of body lice and re-infestation. […] Topical agents can be applied to clothing, especially the seams. Published data suggest that permethrin spray can help prevent body louse re-infestation. […] In cases of heavy pediculosis, treatment of the body with a pediculicide shampoo or lotion may be beneficial, especially if the patient also has confirmed or suspected concomitant head or pubic louse infestation. Oral ivermectin 12 mg given as 3 doses 7 days apart has also been shown to be effective in a cohort of homeless men. […] Treatment of pruritis and secondary infection is as follows: Topical treatments are not utilized as body lice are primarily located in clothing. Launder clothes and linens, then dry them at a temperature of 65C (149F). Dry clean or iron clothes.

• #38

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?HwId=abr9725

  Wash your child’s body thoroughly. To prevent body lice from coming back, try to bathe and wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] If washing doesn’t work, try an over-the-counter medicine to kill body lice. […] Be safe with medicines. Give medicine exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor or nurse advice line if you think your child is having a problem with the medicine. […] Try to keep your child from scratching. It may help to trim your child’s fingernails. Scratching can cause sores, which can lead to an infection. You can try an over-the-counter anti-itch cream to calm the itching. […] Tell your child not to share clothes, towels, or other items until you treat and clean everything. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if your child has signs of a skin infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you see live lice or new nits after you have followed your doctor’s directions.

• #39

  https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=abr8713

  Wash your clothes, bedding, and towels in a washing machine with hot water (at least 130F). Dry them in a dryer on the hot cycle. If you don’t have access to a washing machine or the items can’t be washed or dried, you can store these items in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days to get rid of the lice. […] Wash your body thoroughly. To prevent body lice from coming back, try to bathe and wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] If washing doesn’t work, try an over-the-counter or prescription medicine to kill body lice. […] Be safe with medicines. Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. […] Try not to scratch. Scratching can cause sores which can lead to an infection. It may help to use an over-the-counter anti-itch cream to calm the itching. If the itching is really bad, ask the doctor about an over-the-counter antihistamine. Read and follow all instructions on the label. […] Do not share your clothes, towels, or other items until you treat and clean everything.

• #40 Body Lice: Causes, Removal, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/body-lice-8680671

  For body lice infestations, fumigating or dusting the environment with chemical insecticides can help control and prevent spreading. […] Treatment for body lice skin symptoms may include using a skin cream or body wash containing: Permethrin (an insecticide), Malathion (insecticide), Benzyl alcohol (antimicrobial). […] To soothe itchy skin and get a better sleep, consider trying the following: Apply a cold cloth or ice pack until itch stops. Take an oatmeal bath. Moisturize your skin with an unscented and additive-free option. Apply menthol or calamine (for a cooling sensation). If necessary, apply topical anti-itch cream or anesthetic that contains pramoxine. […] When body lice are gone, symptoms such as itching will resolve. You won’t see any lice in your clothing, bedding or on your body. No new bites will occur. When in doubt, consult with a healthcare provider. […] Bites are itchy. Scratching can lead to complications. Treatments include getting rid of body lice by washing frequently, applying creams as needed, or taking prescription medication if necessary. Remedies for soothing itch can help until symptoms resolve.

• #41 Lice (Head, Body & Pubic)Treatment, Symptoms, Pictures, Home Remedies

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/lice/article_em.htm

  The diagnosis of body lice involvement can be made by identifying lice or nits in clothing, bedding, or linens — especially in the seam regions. […] […] […] Body lice […] Wash the body thoroughly. […] Wash and dry all bed linens and clothes in hot cycles. Destroy what you can because these nits can survive longer without human contact (up to 30 days). […] Anti-lice agents are usually not needed if clothing is thrown away and bed linens are thoroughly washed. […] Check all household members or close contacts. Treat them only if lice or nits are seen. […] Vacuum floors and furniture. Throw the vacuum bag away immediately. […] Chemical insecticide sprays in the home are not effective and not recommended. […] Use over-the-counter antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine, [Benadryl]) for itching.

• #42 Body Lice in Children: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.body-lice-in-children-care-instructions.abr9725

  Wash your child’s body thoroughly. To prevent body lice from coming back, try to bathe and wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] If washing doesn’t work, try an over-the-counter or prescription medicine to kill body lice. […] Be safe with medicines. Give medicine exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor if you think your child is having a problem with the medicine. […] Try to keep your child from scratching. It may help to trim your child’s fingernails. Scratching can cause sores, which can lead to an infection. You can try an over-the-counter anti-itch cream to calm the itching. If the itching is really bad, ask the doctor about an over-the-counter antihistamine. Read and follow all instructions on the label. […] Tell your child not to share clothes, towels, or other items until you treat and clean everything.

• #43 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Nurses must provide education about lice transmission, treatment, and prevention. Reducing the stigma associated with lice infestations is essential, particularly in children. […] Assess for signs of scratching, inflammation, or secondary infections from excessive itching. […] Inspect the scalp, hair, and body for live lice and nits. […] Evaluate the patient’s hygiene practices and home environment to determine the potential for reinfestation. […] Impaired skin integrity related to itching and scratching. […] Risk for infection due to skin excoriation from scratching. […] Anxiety related to the stigma of lice infestation and the risk of transmission to others. […] Knowledge deficit regarding lice treatment and prevention. […] Education: Provide instructions on proper use of lice treatment medications, emphasizing the importance of following treatment guidelines and repeating treatments if necessary.

• #44 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Nurses must provide education about lice transmission, treatment, and prevention. Reducing the stigma associated with lice infestations is essential, particularly in children. […] Assess for signs of scratching, inflammation, or secondary infections from excessive itching. […] Inspect the scalp, hair, and body for live lice and nits. […] Evaluate the patient’s hygiene practices and home environment to determine the potential for reinfestation. […] Impaired skin integrity related to itching and scratching. […] Risk for infection due to skin excoriation from scratching. […] Anxiety related to the stigma of lice infestation and the risk of transmission to others. […] Knowledge deficit regarding lice treatment and prevention. […] Education: Provide instructions on proper use of lice treatment medications, emphasizing the importance of following treatment guidelines and repeating treatments if necessary.

• #45 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Nurses must provide education about lice transmission, treatment, and prevention. Reducing the stigma associated with lice infestations is essential, particularly in children. […] Assess for signs of scratching, inflammation, or secondary infections from excessive itching. […] Inspect the scalp, hair, and body for live lice and nits. […] Evaluate the patient’s hygiene practices and home environment to determine the potential for reinfestation. […] Impaired skin integrity related to itching and scratching. […] Risk for infection due to skin excoriation from scratching. […] Anxiety related to the stigma of lice infestation and the risk of transmission to others. […] Knowledge deficit regarding lice treatment and prevention. […] Education: Provide instructions on proper use of lice treatment medications, emphasizing the importance of following treatment guidelines and repeating treatments if necessary.

• #46 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Nurses must provide education about lice transmission, treatment, and prevention. Reducing the stigma associated with lice infestations is essential, particularly in children. […] Assess for signs of scratching, inflammation, or secondary infections from excessive itching. […] Inspect the scalp, hair, and body for live lice and nits. […] Evaluate the patient’s hygiene practices and home environment to determine the potential for reinfestation. […] Impaired skin integrity related to itching and scratching. […] Risk for infection due to skin excoriation from scratching. […] Anxiety related to the stigma of lice infestation and the risk of transmission to others. […] Knowledge deficit regarding lice treatment and prevention. […] Education: Provide instructions on proper use of lice treatment medications, emphasizing the importance of following treatment guidelines and repeating treatments if necessary.

• #47 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Infection prevention: Educate about the risk of secondary infections and how to care for irritated skin. Encourage patients not to scratch the affected area to avoid skin breakdown. […] Environmental control: Teach patients how to disinfect personal items and household surfaces to prevent reinfestation. […] Psychosocial support: Address any stigma associated with lice infestations and reassure the patient or family that lice are common and not a result of poor hygiene. […] Lice and nits will be effectively eradicated following treatment. […] The patient will remain free from secondary skin infections. […] The patient or caregiver will demonstrate an understanding of lice prevention and treatment methods. […] The patient will maintain skin integrity without further irritation or excoriation.

• #48 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Treatment adherence: Emphasize the importance of completing the entire course of treatment, including follow-up applications if necessary. […] Lice transmission: Teach about lice transmission and the importance of avoiding sharing personal items like combs, hats, and clothing. […] Environmental cleaning: Explain the steps to clean household items and personal belongings to prevent reinfestation. […] Preventive strategies: Advise regular hair inspection in high-risk environments, especially in children attending daycare or school.

• #49 Isolation Precautions for Scabies and Lice | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/precautions-scabies-and-lice

  Lice are tiny insects that can be found in the hair on your head and body. Lice can live on your hair, scalp, eyelashes, and pubic area. They survive by feeding on human blood. […] Lice can be spread by close contact with someone who has lice or by contact with their clothing, personal items, or linens. […] Scabies and lice are treated with medication. […] If you have scabies or lice while you’re in the hospital: You will be placed in a private room. A sign will be posted on your door telling all staff to take precautions. All staff will need to clean their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer before going into and after leaving your room. All staff must wear a yellow gown and gloves while in your room. These are available outside of your room and can be disposed of inside your room. All staff must wash their hands after leaving your room.

• #50 Isolation Precautions for Scabies and Lice | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/precautions-scabies-and-lice

  If you leave your room for tests, you must wear a yellow gown and gloves or be covered with a clean sheet. […] You can have art or massage therapy in your room while following isolation precautions. […] Your personal items and clothing will be placed in a sealed plastic bag and given to your family. They must be machine washed in hot water and placed in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes. […] Any personal belongings that can’t be washed will be placed in a sealed plastic bag and given to your family. They must be kept in the sealed bag for 5 to 7 days. […] After your treatment is finished, your healthcare provider will tell you when you can stop following these precautions. […] Don’t share personal items such as clothing, hats, combs, or hair accessories. […] Machine wash all of your personal items and clothing in hot water and place them in a hot dryer for at least 20 minutes. […] If your personal items can’t be washed, place them in a sealed plastic bag for 5 to 7 days.

• #51 Body Lice | NIAS

  https://nias.hscni.net/other/ipc-resource/body-lice/

  Hand Hygiene should be completed as per the 5 moments in line with usual practice. […] Gloves and Aprons should be worn. […] The patient should be transported via ambulance with no other patients present. Individual cases can be discussed with the IPC team and a risk assessment can be made. […] Laundry should be treated as contaminated, placed into an alginate bag and placed into a red laundry bag. […] The IPC team can be contacted for further advice. The team will be able to help staff risk assess the patient and precautions required and to provide support where required.

• #52 Body Lice | NIAS

  https://nias.hscni.net/other/ipc-resource/body-lice/

  Hand Hygiene should be completed as per the 5 moments in line with usual practice. […] Gloves and Aprons should be worn. […] The patient should be transported via ambulance with no other patients present. Individual cases can be discussed with the IPC team and a risk assessment can be made. […] Laundry should be treated as contaminated, placed into an alginate bag and placed into a red laundry bag. […] The IPC team can be contacted for further advice. The team will be able to help staff risk assess the patient and precautions required and to provide support where required.

• #53 Body Lice (Pediculosis): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17919-body-lice

  Body lice infestations (pediculosis) usually cause itchy skin and a skin rash at the site of louse bites. Some people don’t have any symptoms at all. Most people recover from body lice infestations without using medication. […] Most people successfully get rid of body lice infestations by regularly bathing with soap and warm water and washing their clothes. Try to bathe daily until you no longer see body lice or nits on your body, clothes, bedding or other fabric items, like towels. […] You can prevent body lice infestations by bathing and washing your clothing, bedding and other personal items at least once a week. […] Most people with body lice recover without medication.

• #54 Body lice // Middlesex Health

  https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/body-lice

  Body lice are tiny insects, about the size of a sesame seed. Body lice live in your clothing and bedding and travel to your skin several times a day to feed on blood. […] Clothing and bedding that have been infested with body lice should be laundered in hot, soapy water and machine dried using the hot cycle. […] See your doctor if improved hygiene doesn’t remove the infestation, or if you develop a skin infection from scratching the bites. […] To prevent body lice infestation, avoid having close physical contact or sharing bedding or clothing with anyone who has an infestation. Regular bathing and changing into clean clothing at least once a week also may help prevent and control the spread of body lice. […] Body lice are primarily treated by thoroughly washing yourself and any contaminated items with soap and hot water and drying clothing and bedding in a machine dryer using the hot cycle.

• #55 Body lice: Symptoms, treatment, and more

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/body-lice

  Washing clothing, towels, and bedding that a person with body lice has used at more than 130°F (54.4°C) can help remove body lice, which usually live on clothing. […] Treating the body is often not necessary. […] Maintaining hygiene is essential for preventing body lice. […] Treatment and prevention involve washing bedding and clothes at a high temperature, maintaining personal hygiene, and avoiding sharing linens and clothes with those who have a confirmed body lice infestation. […] People who suspect they have a body lice infestation need to speak with a medical professional or shelter staff.

• #56 Body lice (pediculosis)

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/body-lice

  Regular hot washing of clothes and bathing has led to a decrease in incidence of body lice but during wartime and in some undeveloped countries the condition can still occur. Household contacts and close friends should also be educated about hygiene and how to launder clothing and linen to prevent the spread of body lice and reinfestation.

• #57 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Infection prevention: Educate about the risk of secondary infections and how to care for irritated skin. Encourage patients not to scratch the affected area to avoid skin breakdown. […] Environmental control: Teach patients how to disinfect personal items and household surfaces to prevent reinfestation. […] Psychosocial support: Address any stigma associated with lice infestations and reassure the patient or family that lice are common and not a result of poor hygiene. […] Lice and nits will be effectively eradicated following treatment. […] The patient will remain free from secondary skin infections. […] The patient or caregiver will demonstrate an understanding of lice prevention and treatment methods. […] The patient will maintain skin integrity without further irritation or excoriation.

• #58 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Infection prevention: Educate about the risk of secondary infections and how to care for irritated skin. Encourage patients not to scratch the affected area to avoid skin breakdown. […] Environmental control: Teach patients how to disinfect personal items and household surfaces to prevent reinfestation. […] Psychosocial support: Address any stigma associated with lice infestations and reassure the patient or family that lice are common and not a result of poor hygiene. […] Lice and nits will be effectively eradicated following treatment. […] The patient will remain free from secondary skin infections. […] The patient or caregiver will demonstrate an understanding of lice prevention and treatment methods. […] The patient will maintain skin integrity without further irritation or excoriation.

• #59 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Treatment adherence: Emphasize the importance of completing the entire course of treatment, including follow-up applications if necessary. […] Lice transmission: Teach about lice transmission and the importance of avoiding sharing personal items like combs, hats, and clothing. […] Environmental cleaning: Explain the steps to clean household items and personal belongings to prevent reinfestation. […] Preventive strategies: Advise regular hair inspection in high-risk environments, especially in children attending daycare or school.

• #60 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Infection prevention: Educate about the risk of secondary infections and how to care for irritated skin. Encourage patients not to scratch the affected area to avoid skin breakdown. […] Environmental control: Teach patients how to disinfect personal items and household surfaces to prevent reinfestation. […] Psychosocial support: Address any stigma associated with lice infestations and reassure the patient or family that lice are common and not a result of poor hygiene. […] Lice and nits will be effectively eradicated following treatment. […] The patient will remain free from secondary skin infections. […] The patient or caregiver will demonstrate an understanding of lice prevention and treatment methods. […] The patient will maintain skin integrity without further irritation or excoriation.

• #61 Body Lice: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.body-lice-care-instructions.abr9613

  Wash your body thoroughly. To prevent body lice from coming back, try to bathe and wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] If washing doesn’t work, try an over-the-counter or prescription medicine to kill body lice. […] Try not to scratch. Scratching can cause sores which can lead to an infection. It may help to use an over-the-counter anti-itch cream to calm the itching. […] Do not share your clothes, towels, or other items until you treat and clean everything. […] Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if you have signs of a skin infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you see live lice or new nits after you have followed your doctor’s directions.

• #62 Body Lice in Children: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.body-lice-in-children-care-instructions.abr9725

  Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if your child has signs of a skin infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you see live lice or new nits after you have followed your doctor’s directions.

• #63 Body lice // Middlesex Health

  https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/body-lice

  You can usually get rid of body lice by cleaning yourself and any personal belongings that may be contaminated. Wash infested bedding, clothing and towels with hot, soapy water at least 130 F (54 C) and machine dry them on high heat for at least 20 minutes. […] If you can’t get rid of body lice on your own, you may need to talk to your family doctor.

• #64 Lice: Nursing Diagnosis & Interventions | Nurse.com

  https://www.nurse.com/clinical-guides/lice/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu8gUeVCF6wKpZx8_2ef5EnY9rRqCA2dOHJfoOeW5dvkLUZT–

  Infection prevention: Educate about the risk of secondary infections and how to care for irritated skin. Encourage patients not to scratch the affected area to avoid skin breakdown. […] Environmental control: Teach patients how to disinfect personal items and household surfaces to prevent reinfestation. […] Psychosocial support: Address any stigma associated with lice infestations and reassure the patient or family that lice are common and not a result of poor hygiene. […] Lice and nits will be effectively eradicated following treatment. […] The patient will remain free from secondary skin infections. […] The patient or caregiver will demonstrate an understanding of lice prevention and treatment methods. […] The patient will maintain skin integrity without further irritation or excoriation.

• #65 Body Lice: Causes, Removal, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/body-lice-8680671

  For body lice infestations, fumigating or dusting the environment with chemical insecticides can help control and prevent spreading. […] Treatment for body lice skin symptoms may include using a skin cream or body wash containing: Permethrin (an insecticide), Malathion (insecticide), Benzyl alcohol (antimicrobial). […] To soothe itchy skin and get a better sleep, consider trying the following: Apply a cold cloth or ice pack until itch stops. Take an oatmeal bath. Moisturize your skin with an unscented and additive-free option. Apply menthol or calamine (for a cooling sensation). If necessary, apply topical anti-itch cream or anesthetic that contains pramoxine. […] When body lice are gone, symptoms such as itching will resolve. You won’t see any lice in your clothing, bedding or on your body. No new bites will occur. When in doubt, consult with a healthcare provider. […] Bites are itchy. Scratching can lead to complications. Treatments include getting rid of body lice by washing frequently, applying creams as needed, or taking prescription medication if necessary. Remedies for soothing itch can help until symptoms resolve.

• #66 Body Lice (Pediculosis): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17919-body-lice

  Body lice infestations (pediculosis) usually cause itchy skin and a skin rash at the site of louse bites. Some people don’t have any symptoms at all. Most people recover from body lice infestations without using medication. […] Most people successfully get rid of body lice infestations by regularly bathing with soap and warm water and washing their clothes. Try to bathe daily until you no longer see body lice or nits on your body, clothes, bedding or other fabric items, like towels. […] You can prevent body lice infestations by bathing and washing your clothing, bedding and other personal items at least once a week. […] Most people with body lice recover without medication.

• #67 How to Treat Body Lice: Infestation, Surfaces, on Body

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-get-rid-of-body-lice-8718239

  Unlike pubic or head lice, which live on the skin, body lice live in the seams of clothing or bedding. Therefore, the best way to eradicate body lice is to bathe regularly, wash clothes and bedding in hot water, and dry on hot heat. […] The best way to prevent body lice from returning is to maintain adequate body hygiene. This means washing bedding and clothing at least once weekly and showering or bathing regularly. […] Generally, body lice can be treated at home without a healthcare provider. However, if home treatments are not successful in eliminating body lice then it’s time to contact a provider. […] A provider can prescribe a medicine called pediculicide that can kill lice. It needs to be used exactly as directed. […] If the lice bites become infected a healthcare provider may need to prescribe an antibiotic to treat the infection. Signs of an infected lice bite are: Redness or discoloration, Swelling, Pus or liquid drainage.

• #68 Lice | Children’s Wisconsin

  https://childrenswi.org/medical-care/dermatology-program/conditions/common-skin-disorders/parasitic-skin-infections/lice

  Body lice are usually seen in people with poor hygiene. […] Body lice are rare in children. […] Body lice cause severe itching, which is often worse at night. […] With body lice, in some cases, lice and eggs can be found in the seams of clothes. […] Medications are usually not needed to treat body lice. […] Treatment for body lice usually consists of improving hygiene and washing clothes. […] Bed sheets and blankets should be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer.

• #69

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?HwId=abr9725

  Wash your child’s body thoroughly. To prevent body lice from coming back, try to bathe and wash clothes and bedding at least once a week. […] If washing doesn’t work, try an over-the-counter medicine to kill body lice. […] Be safe with medicines. Give medicine exactly as prescribed. Call your doctor or nurse advice line if you think your child is having a problem with the medicine. […] Try to keep your child from scratching. It may help to trim your child’s fingernails. Scratching can cause sores, which can lead to an infection. You can try an over-the-counter anti-itch cream to calm the itching. […] Tell your child not to share clothes, towels, or other items until you treat and clean everything. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if your child has signs of a skin infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if you see live lice or new nits after you have followed your doctor’s directions.

• #70 Body Lice: Causes, Removal, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/body-lice-8680671

  Body lice are more resistant to environmental conditions than head or pubic lice. They can survive in lower-humidity environments and live for more than 72 hours outside their host. Body lice infestations are less frequent than other lice infestations but do occur. […] Body lice are found in living situations in which personal care and clothes washing are not regular. People experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to body lice. Body lice are associated with poor hygiene, lack of sanitation, overcrowding, and damp and cold weather. […] Body lice are transmitted through contact with someone who has body lice. This can be from skin-to-skin contact or from sharing personal items. These include clothing, beds and bedding, and towels. […] In severe cases, topical lice-killing medicine known as peduculicides, such as Nix (permethrin), may be necessary. Oral medication, such as Stromectol (ivermectin), may be prescribed by your healthcare provider.

• #71 How to Treat Body Lice: Infestation, Surfaces, on Body

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-get-rid-of-body-lice-8718239

  Body lice are tiny insects that live in clothing, bedding, and other fabrics. They feed on human blood and then return to the fabric to live and lay eggs. An infestation is generally associated with inadequate hygiene habits and can be treated with regular bathing and washing clothing and bedding in hot water. In rare cases, a prescription is necessary to treat body lice. […] Treatment and prevention of body lice (singular is „louse”) involve improving personal hygiene and routinely clean clothes and bed sheets. This can be challenging for people who don’t have regular access to hygienic facilities, clean clothes, or a laundry. […] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to get rid of body lice, wash your body and change into clean clothes at least once weekly.

• #72 Pediculosis and Pthiriasis (Lice Infestation) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pesticides, Occlusive and Nonpesticide Therapy

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/225013-treatment

  In the treatment of body lice, medications are less essential than environmental measures. Patients with body lice should have infested clothing, bedding, and towels laundered with hot water (at least 130F) and then dried in a dryer using a hot setting. […] Education about hygiene and accessibility to laundering facilities are important in preventing the spread of body lice and re-infestation. […] Topical agents can be applied to clothing, especially the seams. Published data suggest that permethrin spray can help prevent body louse re-infestation. […] In cases of heavy pediculosis, treatment of the body with a pediculicide shampoo or lotion may be beneficial, especially if the patient also has confirmed or suspected concomitant head or pubic louse infestation. Oral ivermectin 12 mg given as 3 doses 7 days apart has also been shown to be effective in a cohort of homeless men. […] Treatment of pruritis and secondary infection is as follows: Topical treatments are not utilized as body lice are primarily located in clothing. Launder clothes and linens, then dry them at a temperature of 65C (149F). Dry clean or iron clothes.

• #73 Pubic and Body Lice | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/pubic-and-body-lice-pro

  Pubic lice infestation is found worldwide. The incidence of pubic lice infestation has been estimated at 1.34.6% with an average of 2% worldwide. […] The mainstay of treatment for body lice involves laundering clothing and bedding in hot water and bathing regularly. Drug treatment (eg, malathion or permethrin) is required in large-scale infestations. […] The body louse acts as a vector for bartonellosis, epidemic typhus and relapsing fever. […] To prevent re-infestation, treat contacts of the patient at the same time as the patient.

• #74 Pediculosis and Pthiriasis (Lice Infestation) Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Pesticides, Occlusive and Nonpesticide Therapy

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/225013-treatment

  In the treatment of body lice, medications are less essential than environmental measures. Patients with body lice should have infested clothing, bedding, and towels laundered with hot water (at least 130F) and then dried in a dryer using a hot setting. […] Education about hygiene and accessibility to laundering facilities are important in preventing the spread of body lice and re-infestation. […] Topical agents can be applied to clothing, especially the seams. Published data suggest that permethrin spray can help prevent body louse re-infestation. […] In cases of heavy pediculosis, treatment of the body with a pediculicide shampoo or lotion may be beneficial, especially if the patient also has confirmed or suspected concomitant head or pubic louse infestation. Oral ivermectin 12 mg given as 3 doses 7 days apart has also been shown to be effective in a cohort of homeless men. […] Treatment of pruritis and secondary infection is as follows: Topical treatments are not utilized as body lice are primarily located in clothing. Launder clothes and linens, then dry them at a temperature of 65C (149F). Dry clean or iron clothes.

• #75 Management and Treatment of Human Lice

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4978820/

  The posttreatment reemergence of lice is common and still remains a real challenge. […] Treatment success depends on improving our knowledge of the fundamental biology and physiology of the louse. […] In our laboratory, we developed an experimental in vitro feeding model using an artificial membrane to demonstrate that doxycycline given at different doses affects the endosymbiont of lice and also decreases egg production. […] Thus, we conclude that the synergistic effect is one of the most effective means of lice treatment and also prevents reemergence and resistance.

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