Dermatology and Skin Care Sciences

Pediculosis corporis

pediculosis corporis is caused by Pediculus humanus corporis  a parasitic creepy crawly which seems to be like head lice however might be a bigger in size. Despite the fact that called body lice, these parasites are found on the body just when it bolsters. At all different circumstances, it lives and lays eggs in the creases of garments, towels, or bedding. Lice feast upon human blood and store squander matter on the skin and attire. There are three sorts of lice – head lice, body lice, and pubic lice (crabs). Every mite is somewhat extraordinary in spite of the fact that it has a place with similar animal categories. In any case, the lice that have a tendency to pervade one locale may likewise strangely influence another site. Neediness, poor individual cleanliness, and congestion might be identified with body lice invasion. Hence, it is seen all the more normally in destitute people, detainees of jail camps, and displaced people. It might be transmitted starting with one individual then onto the next by close contact or by sharing attire, bedding, and towels. Close consideration regarding individual cleanliness, for example, washing consistently and changing into clean garments, and utilizing clean bed cloth and towels will deflect body lice pervasion. Family pets and different creatures have no part to play in the transmission of body lice. Body lice can pervade individuals of all races and invasion may happen anyplace on the planet.