Pubic lice fall within the Pthirus pubis family of louse, different from head lice. Learn how you can get crabs and what to do once you see them.

But head lice generally do not resolve on their own and (as we have seen) are easily passed between family members, perpetuating their deplorable existence.

Head lice are distinct from body or pubic lice. While head lice may be able to infect your facial hair, eyebrows or eyelashes (albeit, very rarely), they can't move to any other part of the body.

Pediculosis (head, body, or pubic lice infestation) and scabies are caused by ectoparasites that are found to some degree in all human populations, with pruritus being the most common presenting ...

Head lice have been constant, if unwanted, human companions. The parasites are rich sources of genetic information illuminating big questions in the human story.

Zant Kuijl of the Dutch Center for Sexually Transmitted Diseases said crab lice can be treated with similar medicines to those used on head lice, and people who get crabs are often too embarrassed ...

Between locating the P.E. kit, managing new term anxiety and getting to grips with the updated clubs and pick-up schedule, the first week back at school is a lot. So that almost inevitable email about ...