What are Human Body Lice?

Body Lice, also known as Pediculus humanus corporis, are parasitic insects that live on the body, clothing or bedding of infested humans.  They are related to the head louse; however human body lice are longer in length and rarely infest the head. The human body louse spends most of its time on the infested person’s clothing, only making contact with the person’s skin when in need of a meal.  It is believed that lice on body actually evolved from the head louse and simply moved to the body.

According to the CDC, Body Lice and armpit louse infestations in the United States and other developed western nations are rare.  The exceptions to this are those individuals that do not have access to bathing facilities or changes of clothing, such as the homeless and mobile populations.  In a global aspect, infestation is common and spreads rapidly under crowded conditions and where hygiene is not a priority.  Body Lice infestations are more common, and may affect people of various races, in poor, under developed third world countries; in many cases the human body lice bites can be too much to bare. 

Many people who think they have body lice and can't get rid of the lice may have another type of skin parasite. People report to our research center they have tried for years to get rid of what they believe are body lice; perhaps it's not lice but an unidentified skin parasite instead.

How are Body Lice Transmitted?

Body Lice and armpit lice can be found on the body, clothing, towels and bedding used by infested people.  They are spread by direct contact with these contaminated articles.  The nits of the body louse are laid in the seams of bedding or clothing.  On occasion nits may be attached to body hair.  It is important to remember that human body lice are no longer a common infestation in the United States; however, you may be at risk if you vacation in area where countries are undeveloped Skin Parasites and poverty and sanitation are issues. It would not be long before you began experiencing body lice bites.

Risk Factors of Lice on Body:

• Crowded living conditions
• Poor personal hygiene
• Infrequent changing or laundering of clothing
• Traveling to foreign countries where the above are present
  

What are the Symptoms of Human Body Lice?

Itching and rashes from human body lice bites are common allergic responses to the louse bite.  Itching usually intensifies at night, when the human body louse migrates to the person for their blood meal.  Infestations that persist for long time frames may lead to thickening of the skin and discoloration of those areas.  Body Lice and armpit lice generally tend to prefer feeding where the skin is soft and folded and where clothing is in close contact with the body.  Examples of these areas include the waist, groin and upper thighs.  Initial body lice bites may appear as small pimple like lesions; with time the rash may progress and develop a rash similar in appearance to German measles.  Secondary infections may develop if lesions from persistent scratching. Other symptoms also include: 

• Body Lice bites that are more intense at night
• Small pimple like rash that develops into a rash similar to German measles
• Rash present on soft areas of skin where clothing is close to the body; waist, groin, upper thighs
• Thickening of the skin
• Skin discoloration
• armpit lice

What is the Life Cycle of Body Lice?

There are three stages that complete the life cycle of body lice - nit, nymph and adult.

Nit:  Nits are the eggs of the body louse and are usually found in the seam of clothing.  Particularly, these nits are usually located near the waistline of garments and seams of underwear.  However, occasionally they may also be attached to body hair.  They are oval, approximately 1 millimeter in length and yellow to white in color.  The hatching of the nit is sensitive and dependant upon temperature.  If clothing is left on the body, hatching occurs within 5-10 days.  If clothing is removed nightly, this time may increase up to 2 weeks.  Nits can stay alive for up to 14 days once removed from a host.

Nymph:  Upon hatching the baby louse is considered a nymph.  The nymph looks similar to an adult body louse but smaller.  Nymphs range from 1.5 millimeters to 2 millimeters in length and mature in about 7 days after hatching.  In order to continue life the nymph must feed on a blood meal from a human host. 

Adult:  Adult Body Lice are about equal to the size of a sesame seed; ranging from 2.3 millimeters to 3.6 millimeters in length.  Adult lice are dependant upon blood meals.  If a louse is removed from its host it can survive up to 10 days.  The adult body louse is tan to grayish-white in color.  This louse is generally larger in size compared to the head louse with the female being the larger of the genders.  A mature female can lay up to 200-300 nits within her life span.  Laying about 6-9 eggs a day for an approximate total of 30 days. 

Body Lice are extremely sensitive to change in their environmental temperature and humidity.   Normally they are also sensitive to light and seek shelter when disturbed.  They are rarely seen on the outside surface of infested clothing.  If Body Lice are visible, this is an indication of a severe infestation.  However, in hot weather in countries that practice wearing several layers of clothing, Body Lice have been known to move to the outer layer of clothing where the temperature is cooler. 

Natural Body Lice Treatments Preferred Over Traditional Toxic & Deadly Body Lice Treatments

Traditional Lice treatments continue to contain deadly pesticides harmful to children and adults. We wonder why something that can be so deadly is still commonly being sold in our local pharmacies and grocery stores. There obviously was a need to develop a formula safe for children and adults without any deadly, toxic ingredients or pesticides.

Pyrethrum and Lindane are used as the primary active ingredient in most over the counter Lice products. Both of these products are labeled with CAUTION, and Lindane has been banned in several states because of its high toxicity. Both of these products are responsible for death, neurological problems, asthmatic breathing, nasal stuffiness, headaches, nausea, loss of coordination, tremors, convulsions, facial flushing and swelling, burning and itching.

The most severe poisonings have been reported in infants and small children, who are not able to efficiently break down these pesticides. Even worse is that doctors continue to prescribe these toxic treatments even though they are only about 30% effective. The lice have built up a resistance against these pesticides over the last several decades and that is why Pyrethrum and Lindane is no longer effective for treating body lice..

Because your health and well-being are our primary concern; DermaTechRx Research Center decided to make a difference 5 years ago. DermaTechRx formulated a natural body lice treatment that is safe, nontoxic, easy to use and highly effective body lice treatment; it's called All Stop™. All Stop™ strictly prohibits the use of such harmful chemicals in our products. We don't think anyone's life should be at risk when killing pubic Lice.

How to Get Rid of Body Lice using a Natural Body Lice Treatment

DermaTechRx™ Research Center and All Stop™ brand of products have worked hand in hand when creating the just right formulas for an effective body lice cure, to heal a rash from body lice and how to get rid of body lice. Our goal was that they worked quickly to eliminate body lice, penetrated deeply to heal the body lice bites, they worked safely and they were highly effective; we accomplished that goal.

We realize that home remedies for body lice do not work. There are several on the internet such as using vinegar, coconut oil, listerine, tea tree oil, mayonnaise OR butter. The truth is none of these body lice home remedies work, so why waste the time when you're stressing from the itching?

The Research Center has compiled a complete natural body lice treatment that requires following Steps 1-3 below, then repeating again, 7-10 days later, to break the Lice life-cycle and prevent re infestation. It is the only proven body lice treatment for a body lice remedy.

Step 1 – All Stop™ Liceadex™ Lice & Nit Shampoo - Natural Body Lice Treatment
Shake product well before using

For Body and Pubic Lice: Apply Lice & Nit Shampoo to the pimple-like rashes on the skin, taking special care to avoid the sensitive areas around testicles and the tip of penis or vaginal opening. Allow the solution to set for 30 minutes. Rinse with forceful, warm water. Towel Dry.

Step 2 – All Stop™ Liceadex™ Lice & Nit Removal Rinse
For Body and Pubic Lice:Apply the Liceadex™ Lice & Nit Removal Rinse on affected areas and allow to dry on skin. DO NOT RINSE.

Step 3 – All Stop™ Liceadex™ Home & Bedding Spray
For Head, Body & Pubic Lice, Liceadex-eX™ Home & Bedding Spray is an environmental, contact killer used to kill any Lice and Nits that may be in the host’s environment such as clothing, beds, cars, combs, brushes, pillows, hats, coats, and other personal belongings. Remove and wash all bed linens and spray mattress and pillows with Liceadex-eX™ Home & Bedding Spray. Spray all areas that the infected individual may have come in contact with. For Body and Pubic Lice, pay special attention to the seams of clothing and waistbands of underwear and shorts. For heavy infestations steam furniture, carpets, and bedding with the All Stop™ Professional Steamer, apply All Stop™ DE-Stroy™ Pest Control Eco-Dust, and encase mattresses with All Stop™ Mattress Covers.

More Information & Common Questions on Body Lice

1. How to Use Rid to Treat Body Lice; Are You Drowning Body Lice? - As we discussed earlier, the traditional treatments are only about 30% effective because lice have grown an immunity to the toxic chemicals. The main chemicals used, Pyrethrum and Lindane, are the primary active ingredient in most over the counter Lice products. These chemicals are dangerous and should be avoided. DermaTechRx's research has proved that you can have an effective body lice treatment that will provide safe products, products that work quickly and products that are available without a prescription.
   
   
2. How to Get Rid of Body Lice - Effective Body Lice Solution
   
   
3. Holistic Body Lice Treatment or a Natural Body Lice Treatment? - DermaTechRx™ Research Center has committed itself to researching and producing formulas that are safe and non toxic to even small children. Read more on Head lice and Pubic lice.
   
   
4. Treatment for Body Lice - Proven Body Lice Solution
   
   
5. Do Body Lice Jump? And Can You Get Body Lice/Crabs from a Toilet Seat? - A Louse cannot hop or jump but they can crawl very quickly. They are less frequently transmitted through the sharing of personal articles or toilet seats. Getting Lice from a toilet seat is an old myth.
   
   
6. How do you Effectively Kill Body Lice? - For a safe and effective treatment of your Body Lice, use All Stop™ Liceadex™ Products.
   
   
7. What Do Body Lice Bites Look Like? - pictures of Body Lice - The bite marks and symptoms of Body Lice are commonly look like scratch marks, Hives, or small red pimples, usually on the shoulders, torso, or buttocks.  Some Body Lice sufferers have also developed bacterial and blood infections from the Body Lice bites. To see pictures of Body Lice bites, click on the link above labeled "pictures of Body Lice".
   
   
8. What about Home Remedies for Body Lice? - If you're wondering how to get rid of Body Lice, there are several home Body Lice treatments on the internet such as using vinegar, coconut oil, Listerine, tea tree oil, mayonnaise or even butter. The truth is none of these Body Lice home remedies or treatments work, so why waste the time when you're stressing from the itching?
   
   
9. Symptoms of Body Lice - People develop rashes from Body Lice bites which cause frequent, intense itching, due to an allergic reaction to the saliva of the Lice. These rashes are usually accompanied by small, red bumps near folds of skin, such as armpits or buttocks, or places where clothing is in constant contact with the body, such as waistbands of underwear or seams of shirts and pants.
   
   
10. What do Body Lice Look Like? Where do I find pictures of body lice? Pictures of Body Lice and Body Lice bites can be found by going to the All Stop™ Body Lice Treatment page.
    
    

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