Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Pediculosis corporis physical examination
Introduction
Skin
- Eggs and crawling lice in the seams of clothing. Sometimes a body louse can be seen crawling or feeding on the skin.
- Although body lice and nits can be large enough to be seen with the naked eye, a magnifying lens may be necessary to find crawling lice or eggs.
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