Head lice are wingless insects that live on your scalp. They feed on blood. You may feel them moving around on your scalp. Their bites can itch. Scratching can cause wounds and scabs on your scalp.

Wash pillowcases, hats, and other things that have come into contact with your head, in case they have residue from hair products. Intensely itchy clusters of blisters and red bumps appear on the skin ...

As soon as you scrape or break the skin anywhere on your body, special blood cells called platelets (say: PLAYT-lits) spring into action: Scabs are usually crusty and dark red or brown. Their job is ...

Correct identification of head lice is very important as other insects or even debris, like bits of skin or scabs, may be confused for head lice. Whitish, oval and the size of a pinhead (1/30 inch ...

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