Lice Sentence Examples

Flies, lice, gadflies and mosquitoes are the worst of the insect plagues.

Wingless insects, such as spring-tails and lice, make their appearance in the form of miniature adults.

Willughby, Ray and others in the late 17th century to include the active larvae of beetles, as well as bugs, lice, fleas and other insects with undeveloped wings.

All are transmitted by arthropods such as lice, mites and ticks.

How to recognize head lice The adult head louse is a small gray or brown insect, about the size of a match head.

Lice found on the head are not pubic lice; they are head lice.

The lice also attack and kill young salmon smolts as they return to the sea from the estuaries.

But such people will always exist, like lice on society's underbelly.

But such people will always exist, like lice on society 's underbelly.

A shirt made of linen with either ruffles at the collar and sleeves (designed to fight off lice) or else add-on matching collars and ruffled cuffs.

Ruffles were not nearly as common, or vastly understated, because people needed mobility to work and simply dealt with lice as a fact of life.

The list of arthropods that bite or sting humans is extensive and includes lice, bedbugs, fleas, mosquitoes, black flies, ants, chiggers, ticks, centipedes, scorpions, and other species.

A lice infestation, or pediculosis, is caused by parasites living on human skin.

Lice are tiny, wingless insects with sucking mouthparts that feed on human blood and lay eggs on body hair or in clothing.

Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of head lice.

A body lice infestation is called pediculosis corporis.

Pediculosis palpebrarum or phthiriasis palpebrarum, caused by crab lice, is an infestation of the pubic hair.

Head lice live and crawl on the scalp, sucking blood every three to six hours.

Adult head lice can be silvery-white to reddish-brown.

Female lice lay their eggs in sacs called nits that are about 0.04 in (1 mm) long and are glued to shafts of hair close to the scalp.

Body lice lay their nits in clothing or bedding.

Body lice nits are oval and yellow to white in color.

Pubic lice have large front legs and look like tiny crabs.

Lice are endemic in human populations, spreading through personal contact or contact with infested clothing or other personal items.

Among children head lice are commonly transmitted by the sharing of hats, combs, brushes, hair accessories, headphones, pillows, and stuffed toys.

Pubic lice are sexually transmitted, although occasionally they can be transmitted through infested bedding, towels, or clothing.

Lice do not jump, hop, or fly and they do not live on pets.

Head lice cannot survive without a human host for more than a few days at most.

Body lice can live without human contact for up to 10 days.

Pubic lice can survive for one to two weeks without human contact.

Head lice infestations are extremely common among children in schools, childcare facilities, camps, and playgrounds.

Some 6 to 12 million American children get head lice every year.

Although anyone can get head lice, children aged three to ten and their families are most affected.

Although American black children are much less likely to have head lice than white or Hispanic children, the incidence is increasing, particularly in black children with thick hair, hair extensions, or wraps.

In Africa head lice have adapted their claws to the curly, elliptical hair shafts of blacks.

Neither frequent brushing or shampooing nor hair length affects the likelihood of a head lice infestation.

In general body lice infestations occur in crowded, unsanitary facilities, such as prisons and military or refugee camps.

Lice infestations are characterized by intense itching caused by an allergic reaction to a toxin in lice saliva.

Swelling or inflammation of the neck glands are common complications of head lice.

Body lice bites first appear as small red pimples or puncture marks and may cause a generalized skin rash.

A doctor may need to distinguish between body lice and scabies (a disease caused by skin mites) and between pubic lice and eczema (a skin condition).

A doctor should be consulted if complications develop from a lice infestation or if a child contracts a bacterial infection from scratching the bites.

Lice usually are diagnosed by the itching; however, itching may not occur until several weeks after infestation, if at all.

The tickling caused by moving lice may be noticeable.

Definite diagnosis requires identification of lice or their nits.

Head lice may cause irritability in children and scalp irritations or sores may be present.

Head lice in children are usually confined to the scalp.

Since less than 20 mature lice may be present at a given time during infestation, the nits often are easier to spot.

Applying about 10 oz (280 gm) of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to the hair and rubbing with a white towel for about 30 seconds releases lice onto the towel for identification.

Body lice appear similar to head lice; however, they burrow into the skin and are rarely seen except on clothing where they lay their nits in seams.

Over time body lice infestations can lead to a thickening and discoloring of the skin around the waist, groin, and upper thighs.

Pubic lice usually appear first on genital hair, although they may spread to other body hair.

In young children pubic lice usually are seen on the eyebrows or eyelashes.

Pubic lice appear as brown or gray moving dots on the skin.

There are usually only a few live lice present and they move very quickly away from light.

Although pubic lice sometimes produce small, bluish spots called maculae ceruleae on the trunk or thighs, usually it is easier to spot scratching marks.

Small, dark-brown specks of lice excretion may be visible on underwear.

Since pediculicides (medications for treating lice) are usually strong insecticides with potential side effects, it is important to rule out other causes of scratching and skin inflammation.

Oval-shaped head lice nits can be distinguished from dandruff because they are glued at an angle to the hair shaft, whereas flat, irregularly shaped flakes of dandruff shake off easily.

Most authorities believe that head lice should be treated immediately upon discovery.

The treatment for body lice is a thorough washing of the entire body and replacement of infected clothing.

Head and pubic lice infestations usually are treated with insecticidal lotions, shampoos, or cream rinses.

Prescription insecticides are used when other lice treatments fail or cannot be used.

Malathion (0.5% in Ovide), a neurotoxic organophosphate, was withdrawn from the U.S. market due to an increase in malathion-resistant lice.

Ivermectin (Stromectol), an oral treatment for intestinal parasites, is effective against head lice but as of 2004 had not been approved for that use by the FDA.

Pediculicides can be poisonous if used improperly or too frequently and overuse can lead to the proliferation of chemically resistant lice.

Olive oil or petroleum ointment may be used to smother head lice.

A common herbal treatment for pubic lice consists of pennyroyal oil (25%), garlic oil (25%), distilled water (50%).

Hair and pubic lice nits must be removed manually to prevent re-infestation as the eggs hatch.

Manual removal alone may treat a lice infestation effectively.

Head lice nits are removed by combing through each hair section from scalp to tip.

Between each passing, the comb should be dipped in water and wiped with a paper towel to remove lice and nits.

Re-infestation with body or pubic lice can be prevented by washing underclothes, sleepwear, bedding, and towels in hot, soapy water and drying with high heat for at least 20 minutes.

Clothing infected with body lice should be ironed under high heat.

Lice infestations are not usually dangerous.

Despite the presence of chemically-resistant lice and the thoroughness required to prevent re-infestation, all lice infestations are eradicated eventually.

Prevention of lice infestation depends on adequate personal hygiene and consistently not sharing combs, brushes, hair accessories, hats, towels, or bedding.

Hair should be checked weekly for lice and nits.

Regular lice checks in schools and "no nit" reentry policies have not been shown to be effective.

The discovery of head lice may cause distress for children and their families.

Scratching or scraping at lice bites may cause hives or abrasions that can lead to bacterial skin infections.

In developing countries head lice infestations are a significant cause of contagious bacterial infections.

Body lice can carry and transmit disease-causing organisms.

Although pubic lice do not carry diseases, they often are found in association with other sexually transmitted diseases.

Crab lice in children may be an indication of sexual activity or abuse.

Lindane-A benzene compound that is used to kill body and pubic lice.

Malathion-An insecticide that can be used in 1% powdered form to disinfect the clothes of patients with body lice.

Nits-The eggs produced by head or pubic lice, usually grayish white in color and visible at the base of hair shafts.

Pediculicide-Any substance that kills lice.

Permethrin-A medication used to rid the scalp of head lice.

Permethrin works by paralyzing the lice, so that they cannot feed within the 24 hours after hatching required for survival.

It paralyzes lice so that they cannot feed.

Head lice are very contagious and the following tips for preventing lice will help ensure that you don't need to deal with this condition.

It is far better to educate yourself (and your children) about head lice and how they are spread than to have to treat the condition.

Head lice are parasites that need human blood in order to survive.

Lice are not able to "jump" from one person to another.

This means that if you are in close proximity to another person who has been infested, the lice can spread to your hair and scalp.

It's possible to become infested with lice from bed linens, a couch, or a carpet where lice are present.

Since the presence of lice can cause an itchy, irritated scalp, a person with lice is at risk of developing skin sores and infections caused by excessive scratching.

There are several ways to prevent the spread of lice.

If you have already been infested with lice, a regular shampoo won't get rid of them, though there are stronger treatment shampoos that can be effective.

Thorough brushing can also help eliminate dead strands and debris in the hair that can nourish lice.

This tip may apply more to youngsters than adults, but playing with someone else's hair is one way that lice can be spread from one person to another.

If you are interested in preventing lice, consider using either a coconut oil or olive oil shampoo and conditioner.

To use tea tree oil for preventing lice, add a small portion of it to the shampoo you normally use to clean your hair.

This will also to help keep lice at bay.

Spraying your bed linens with the tea tree oil and water is another way to prevent lice.

If you have children in pre-school or elementary school, make a point of checking their hair once a week for lice.

If they have been infested, you can act quickly to treat the problem and prevent the lice from spreading to yourself and other members of your household.

Preventing lice takes diligence and awareness of what these parasites need.

With a few simple steps, you can minimize the risk of getting lice, which will in turn minimize the potential hair and scalp problems they can cause.

If you have ever wondered, "What does head lice look like?," you're not alone.

Lice is more commonly found in the hair of preschool and elementary school children than in adolescents or adults.

In the United States, Caucasian and Asian children are more likely to be infested with head lice than African-American ones.

Having head lice is not a sign that the individual is not clean, and it is possible to be infested with head lice for several weeks without experiencing any symptoms.

Children with long hair may be more susceptible to being infested with head lice, since their hair is more likely to come into contact with that of their classmates.

Head lice eggs look like small white or tan-colored dots at the base of the hair or on the scalp at the nape of the neck or behind the ears of an infested person.

Adult head lice are gray in color and measure approximately 1/8 of an inch in length.

If you want to find out whether someone has been infested with head lice, one way to tell is to wet the hair thoroughly and then rub the scalp with a towel.

This action will irritate the lice and make them move.

You may be able to see the lice moving away from the source of the light.

If you are not sure that what you are looking at is head lice, as opposed to dandruff, use a fingernail to try to move the item away from the hair shaft.

If you have trouble trying to dislodge it, then you are probably dealing with lice eggs.

Sealing pillows in a plastic bag for two weeks or placing items such as stuffed toys in a freezer overnight will also kill the lice.

Knowing what does head lice look like can help you detect this problem more quickly so you can prevent severe infestations and recurrences with minimal effort.

Chronic head lice is an epidemic that is not only frustrating, but also discouraging, as patients seeking relief and riddance of the head louse seem to fight a never-ending battle.

Just like fleas, head lice travel from host to host and live off the blood of their victim.

Attaching themselves to the hair shaft and scalp with tiny claws, head lice may go undetected until uncontrollable itching and scratching begins.

Failure to remove all lice during treatment.

Close quarters where lice are moving from host to host repeatedly.

Most often an epidemic arises in households where there are several humans serving as lice hosts.

Ridding the family home and the victim of lice is a battle that must be taken seriously.

Lice are extremely uncomfortable, cause endless itching and scalp irritation, and most importantly, keep children away from school where they miss out on the daily activities and the education that they deserve.

If you have treated head louse with products such as Nix Shampoo or other chemical or toxin-free products and have still found little relief, it may be time to treat the lice by hand.

The Magi Comb has been used nationwide in schools to effectively treat lice and their eggs.

It is vital that eggs are removed along with the lice in order to protect against future, chronic outbreaks.

Preventing lice and future outbreaks is the second most important step of successfully ridding an epidemic.

When lice lay their eggs, expect that they can burrow in pillowcase, bedding, sheets, clothing, and couches.

Any porous surface can harbor lice and their eggs.

While treating the patient with lice remedies, it is vital that the entire household be treated to prevent future chronic head lice conditions.

Vacuum regularly to remove any lice and their debris from carpets and surroundings.

Keep children away from other children who are currently be treated for lice.

If you are seeking lice treatment for a child under the age of two, it is vital you seek a physician's guidance.

Instead, there are some natural treatments such as mayonnaise to treat head lice.

Also, ask yourself what do nits look like and become familiar with the telltale symptoms of head lice so that you know how to identify and treat the problem before you have chronic head lice conditions.

There are no guarantees that you'll be lucky enough to have a lice free home.

If you have small, school age children, especially girls, it is likely that lice may visit your home on rare occasion.

Regular lice scalp checks help to regulate and prevent outbreaks in the school surroundings.

Most importantly, be prepared and be ready to fight these pesky bugs should they make their way into your home, and you'll have the upper hand in keeping your surroundings lice free.

People seeking a home remedy for head lice may be quite surprised with nature's natural cures for treating this parasitic ailment.

Most common in environments where small children are present; lice, or head louse, are the human version of the pesky canine flea.

Attaching themselves to the human scalp with tiny claws, head lice feed off the blood of their human host and cause itching, scalp irritation, and chronic head lice conditions if they aren't treated promptly and properly.

There are many ways to treat head lice, the most important rule is to ensure any remedy is executed successfully, as lice, just like the flea, lay eggs and multiply fairly quickly.

Although hardly noticeable from a distance, head lice can be seen by the human eye when the scalp and hair is observed up close.

If you have been affected by a lice infestation or have a small child who has been exposed to head louse from an educational or recreational environment, treating the louse is the first step in ridding them.

There are many reasons to treat head lice with a natural homeopathic remedy.

If you are seeking the treatment of lice on a small child or infant, seek professional counsel immediately rather than opt for chemical solutions.

Others searching for a natural cure for head lice may have a sensitive scalp that is easily irritated by harsh shampoos.

Whatever the reason, there are some home treatment options available for ridding the scalp of lice and their eggs.

While no home remedy for head lice is entirely foolproof, the following natural cures are worth a shot if you have your mind set on natural treatment.

Mayonnaise- Found in most refrigerators next to the cold cuts and pickles, mayonnaise to treat head lice is one of the most popular old fashioned cures.

Petroleum jelly- Just like the mayo treatment, petroleum jelly is often used as a home cure used to smother lice and their eggs.

Lice combs- Lice combs, such as the Magicomb are used in educational and medical facilities to comb lice out of the hair naturally, one by one.

Treating lice is truly a two step process.

Immediately after treating the scalp, make sure all bedding, clothing and pillows used by the lice carrier have been washed thoroughly in hot water.

Want to know how to get rid of head lice?

The method of killing/suffocating lice can be chemical-based or green.

Probably the most common response to those "someone in your child's class has lice" letters that seem to go out every year is a chemical shampoo designed specifically for killing lice and their eggs.

If you've been through your lice removal method of choice and you're still finding eggs, try to remove them with your fingers.

If the lice are just camping out there until someone decides it's time for a Pilates session or a wrestling match, they'll just reappear later.

Adult lice won't make it more than about two days without a host, and the lice shampoos available are effective longer than that post-treatment.

Fish lice are small, round crustaceans that clamp on to the body of the fish.

The true lice (or Anoplura) are found on the bodies of many Mammalia, and occasion by their presence intolerable irritation.

The term "biting-lice" is sometimes given to these parasites, in allusion to the mandibulate character of their mouth-parts, which serves to distinguish them at once from the true lice of the order Rhynchota in which the jaws are haustellate.

The arrangement of the jaws is remarkably constant throughout the order, if we exclude from it the lice (Anoplura).

The Anoplura or lice should not be included among the Hemiptera, but it has been thought convenient to refer briefly to them at the close of this article.

Each foot is provided with a single strong claw which, opposed to a process on the shin, serves to grasp a hair of the host, all the lice being parasites on different mammals.

To gamekeepers and those interested in the preservation of game, all animals such as the pole-cat, weasel, stoat, hawks, owls, &c., which destroy the eggs or young of preserved birds, are classed as "vermin," and the same term includes rats, mice, &c. It is also the collective name given to all those disgusting and objectionable insects that infest human beings, houses, &c., when allowed to be in a filthy and unsanitary condition, such as bugs, fleas, lice, &c.

Many wingless insects - such as lice, fleas and certain earwigs and cockroaches - are placed in various orders together with winged insects to which they show evident relationships.

Aristotle explicitly taught abiogenesis, and laid it down as an observed fact that some animals spring from putrid matter, that plant lice arise from the dew which falls on plants, that fleas are developed from putrid matter, and so forth.

The knobs or protuberances on the head are enlarged hair follicles and are often full of parasitic barnacles and lice.

The most common conditions were hay fever, cold and flu, cough, head lice and vaginal candidiasis.

An understanding of mechanics of louse transmission may reveal the basis for host specificity among lice and other ectoparasites.

So whether you have to give advice on head lice or head lice or headaches there's a leaflet to assist.

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You can work out when the lice first moved in by judging how many centimeters from the scalp you find the nits.

Treatment with lotions or cream rinse You can buy various lotions or a cream rinse which kills lice from pharmacies.

The use of insecticidal shampoos for head lice was associated with almost twice the risk.

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These include infections of the skin and eyes (e.g. trachoma) and infections carried by lice, e.g. louse-borne epidemic typhus.

They beat the tattoo, called the roll, had supper, and settled down round the fires for the night--some repairing their footgear, some smoking pipes, and some stripping themselves naked to steam the lice out of their shirts.

Getting rid of lice is not a question of ideology.

Bedlam Bedbug Insecticide Spray is used to get rid of Bedbugs, Dust Mites, Lice, Ticks and Fleas.

Includes the family of the Lice (Pediculidae), often reckoned as Hemiptera (q.v.).

The eggs, laid on the hairs, and known as "nits," hatch in about eight days, and the lice are full grown in about a month.

A beard and mustache covered the lower part of his face, and a tangle of hair, infested with lice, curled round his head like a cap.