Symptoms of Pediculosis

General information about symptoms of Pediculosis: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Pediculosis. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Pediculosis. Furthermore, symptoms of Pediculosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Pediculosis.

List of symptoms of Pediculosis: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Pediculosis includes:

• Itching
• Rash
• Nits
• Crawling lice
• Skin thickening
• Skin discoloration
• Body sores

Symptoms of Pediculosis: Itching and rash are common; both are your body's allergic reaction to the lice bite. Long-term body lice infestations may lead to thickening and discoloration of the skin, particularly around the waist, groin, and upper thighs. Sores on the body may be caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected with bacteria or fungi. ¹

More symptoms of Pediculosis: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Pediculosis, underlying causes of Pediculosis, associated conditions for Pediculosis, risk factors for Pediculosis, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

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