Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder ...

Lice are tiny wingless insects that feed on human blood from the scalp. From wet combing to petroleum jelly, check out the ...

An NUS-based study says 11 species that have bitten humans here can carry 1 or more harmful microbes. Read more at ...

These tiny parasites, specifically the species Pediculus humanus capitis, thrive on the human scalp and feed on blood, leading to discomfort and social stigma. Despite being a nuisance rather than ...

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Extreme closeup detail of human parasite. Pediculus capitis. Human infectious disease. Real macro video. Hair and scalp health Looking for lice that live in the hair of someone who is unhealthy and ...

The concept of scalp diseases. Head louse walking on the top of human hair. Extreme closeup... Head louse walking on the top of human hair. Extreme closeup detail of human parasite. Pediculus capitis.

Lice feces is another nightmare of this parasitic infestation. Your scalp will begin to smell because ... they can not live anywhere other than the human head and are not transmitted by jumping ...

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The parasites, which feed on human blood, are most likely to bite ... you may start to notice the small itchy bites on your scalp or other skin areas, she says. In addition to the lice and their ...