Bites of lice: how to look, features and methods of treatment

Lice are probably the most famous parasites that feed on human blood. They can settle in the hair or on clothes. The disease associated with the appearance of lice is called pediculosis, and biting lice is an integral part of this pathology. It is worth noting that the place where this parasite has digested, then heals and itches for a long time, therefore it is necessary to know how to fight lice and alleviate the symptoms.

Lice on the head

Most often a person has a head louse that feels great in the hair. Also, the head louse can live in the thick beard or mustache of men.

There's a female and lays its eggs. They are attached near the roots of the hair, but at a safe distance. For additional protection, the eggs are covered with a white coating. They are also called nits.

How can I get head lice:

• on contact with an infected person?
• through the personal belongings of the patient, for example, a hat, towel or pillow case;
• when swimming in one pool or in a pond with a peddler;
• when using shared bedding.

The risk of getting infected is much higher in crowded places.

It should be noted that bites of head lice are more common in children. After the lesion, the skin becomes covered with bright red spots that itch. It is also possible to develop a strong allergic reaction.

If there is a lot of lice in your head, red spots may take on a blue tint. This form of pediculosis is considered very dangerous.

Bites of lingerie lice

Second place in prevalence. Linen or louse. The bites of this parasite are also quite dangerous for the human body.

The affected area is very itchy. Sometimes a person simply can not control the process of combing, so in the future deep and non-healing wounds appear on the site of bites. There are also forms with abscesses.

However, this is not the only danger that a bite of linen lice can present. Sometimes these parasites are carriers of typhus and fever. At the same time, the risk of infection increases with active combing of bites. In the deep wounds are particles of dangerous parasites.

It also happens that a person for a long time does not even notice the existence of lice on his body. This happens only with those patients whose skin sensitivity is below normal. And only after the bite of the linen louse is covered by a blue bloom, and the insects have already bred to the size of the army, a person starts fighting with lice.

It should be noted that this pathology is treated at any stage, however, at the advanced stage the patient needs to undergo a complete examination in order to make sure that the organism has not suffered from active parasite development.

Pubic lice. Big problem

Bites of lice on a man can appear almost anywhere, including in the intimate area, as well as in the armpits. Parasites that live and reproduce in these places are called pubic.

Symptoms of pubic lice are as follows:

• red small spots on the underwear;
• found in pubic hair nits;
• permanent itching in the intimate area;
• swelling of the skin in the area of ​​the pubis or underarms.

It should be noted that sometimes pubic lice creep on the person's eyelashes. In this case, pediculosis can already harm the vision of a person, since constant scratching of the skin in the eye area can lead, for example, to the formation of conjunctivitis.

What is a moose louse?

A moose louse is a small insect that is not particularly known among the population. In fact, many met this insect, but confused it, for example, with a tick. They are especially numerous in forest zones. There they make their way into the human hair, bite the scalp and drink blood.

When a person after a hike into the forest discovers bites of lice on the body, and, more precisely, on the scalp, most likely, he suffered from such an insect.

However, doctors strongly advise that if such lice are found, do not panic and do not run to the clinic for specialized care. Elk lice are absolutely not interested in people. They often inhabit the moose body, from where they received their scientific name "elk-haired".In human hair, they appear completely randomly and do not reproduce in such an environment.

Are bugs of elk lice dangerous?

But if the bloodsucker still found himself in a man's hair and bit him? What to do? The question arises whether a bite of a louse's lice is dangerous? What it is fraught with?

From the medical point of view, there were not recorded any diseases that could be transmitted from the bite of the elk bloodsucker. But these insects can deliver a very unpleasant feeling to a person. The site of the lesion can be sore and itch for a long time. Also, there is a high likelihood of redness and swelling.

In this case, a person can afford first aid by taking an antihistamine medication and take a soothing gel.

Also, doctors recommend to protect themselves in the forests from elk lice with headdresses, since the insect most often jumps on this site.

How does a louse bite? Process

So, as bites of lice look, it has already been dismantled. But with what help does this parasite do it?

If you get into the scalp, the louse uses sharp stilettos that are placed around her mouth. It is worth noting that the same stilettos have a flea, so bites are often confused.

Next, the louse begins to move into the deeper layers of the skin until it reaches the blood vessel. That is why when considering a lice, often its body is in an upright position, and the head is completely buried in the skin.

Simultaneously with the bite, the parasite injects a special enzyme into the blood. He does not let her quickly curl up.

Allergies to the bite of the parasite, in principle, do not occur. Itching and inflammation can appear precisely because of the injected enzyme, which is a foreign body to the human body.

It is much more dangerous for a person to bite an adult lice, despite the fact that larvae can also damage the skin. The fact is that there is very little of the enzyme in the saliva of the larvae, therefore, their bites are almost invisible.

As for nits, they are completely devoid of sharp stilettos, so they can not bite. However, patients with pediculosis often complain of itching, which is caused by nits.

First aid with bites

Finding parasites on the human body is not so difficult. One has only to remember that lice live and reproduce on the hairy parts of the human body.

It's a little bit more complicated with bites of lingerie lice. In this case, you should, first of all, examine the clothes of a person. Most often, larvae and nits can be found in folds of tissue and immediately after detection proceed to the first safety measures.

A person without medical assistance is able to handle lice bites himself, thus, providing first aid. That it is recommended to do:

• it is first necessary to thoroughly wash the affected surface with a soap solution;
• further the surface must be decontaminated and dried. It is recommended to make a tincture of propolis, but in its absence, any alcohol-containing liquid, for example, medical alcohol, vodka, etc.;
• for the removal of discomfort bites can be treated with "Rescuer" or "Fenistil".Itching also removes ointments based on menthol.

In case of an allergic reaction, it is advisable to consult a doctor, and before that, take a suitable antihistamine.

Drug treatment

Treatment of pediculosis with medicines is only indicated if the patient has experienced a severe form of the disease.

Specialist help is needed if the patient has a high fever from lice bites, headaches or nausea.

Most often dermatologists prescribe such drugs:

• hydrogen peroxide for the treatment of affected areas. It dries out bleeding wounds, accelerates healing and eliminates the risk of infection;
• balsam "Rescuer", which perfectly eliminates skin itching;
• hydrocortisone.

The doctor should also explain to the patient that pediculosis is a contagious disease. Throughout the treatment, it is recommended to limit contact with family members and perform basic standards of personal hygiene.

Preventive measures

To protect yourself from lice bites, it is recommended to carry out preventive maintenance, in which there is nothing complicated:

• should not use other bedding and bed linen;
• recommends that you take a shower every day and wear clean clothes every day;
• after returning from the trip, the head and other hairy parts of the body should be carefully inspected;
• things you need to wash well and be sure to iron;
• observe the cleanliness and order in the house.

Such simple preventive measures can protect both children and adults from pediculosis.