Body Lice
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Body lice are an infestation of the skin caused by a parasitic insect that, unlike head lice, lives mainly in clothing and bedding, from which it moves to feed on the skin. It is associated with crowded conditions or difficulty changing and washing clothes.
Common symptoms: Intense itching, especially on the neck, shoulders, waist, and armpits, along with scratch marks and, at times, skin irritation.
When to seek care? An assessment is advisable when the itching is persistent, the skin becomes irritated, or contagion in the close environment is suspected.
Which specialist treats them? The general practitioner can guide the initial management, and the aesthetic or dermatological physician can support the care of the affected skin. In the case of itching that does not let up, the sensible thing is to have a professional review the situation.
Data on 129 doctors who treat body lice
Which specialist treats body lice?
Body lice should be evaluated by a General Practitioner, who identifies the infestation and guides appropriate treatment. See this specialist if you have intense itching and skin lesions. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in body lice
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Frequently asked questions
What is body lice?
Body lice are an infestation of the skin caused by a parasitic insect that, unlike head lice, lives mainly in clothing and bedding, from which it moves to feed on the skin. It is associated with crowded conditions or difficulty changing and washing clothes.
Which doctor treats body lice?
Body lice should be evaluated by a General Practitioner, who identifies the infestation and guides appropriate treatment. See this specialist if you have intense itching and skin lesions. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.