Tag: Pubic Lice

  • Lice

    Lice: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Lice Definition and Description of Lice Lice are small, wingless insects that live on the scalp and feed on human blood. They are typically about the size of a sesame seed and can be seen with the naked eye. There are three main types of lice that infest humans:…

  • Crabs (Pubic Lice)

    Crabs (Pubic Lice) Definition and Description of Crabs (Pubic Lice) Crabs, medically known as pubic lice, are tiny parasitic insects that cling to coarse body hair, primarily in the genital area. These parasites, scientifically classified as Pthirus pubis, are small, about the size of a pinhead, and often resemble crab-like creatures due to their claw-like…