Lice and Scabies Level 3

Lice & Scabies
What is it?
*Lice- White, Tiny, Wingless Insects
-Live- on Clothing, Hair, Skin
-Feed by- Biting Skin, Sucking Blood
*Pubic Lice- Crabs, Live in the Groin, Eyelashes, Underarms
-Spread- by Sexual Contact
*Scabies- Tiny Mites, Live under the Arm, Lay Eggs
-Live- Between Folds of Skin, Fingers, Toes, Wrists, Groin,
Underarms
*Signs and Symptoms- Allergic Rash for both Lice and
Scabies, Itch may last Several Weeks
Medications:
*Nix or RID- Medicine for Lice
Facts:
*Spread- Touching, Clothing, Brushes, Combs, Bedding, Towels
*Prevention- Prompt Treatment of Itching, Lice with Tiny Eggs or
Nits Attached to the Head by the Hair Shafts
-AVOID- Close Contact with Others
What can I do?
*See your Physician for treatment and prevention
*See RD for help as needed *See FFF RD on line for help
*Wash- Combs, Brushes, Bedding, Cloths, Freeze for > 24 hours