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Clinical features of pediculosis capitis include itching; excoriation (with severe itching); matted, foul-smelling, lusterless hair (in severe cases); occipital and cervical lymphadenopathy (posterior cervical lymphadenopathy without obvious disease is characteristic); and a rash on the trunk, probably due to sensitization. Adult lice migrate from the scalp and deposit oval, gray-white nits on the proximal one-third of hair shafts.
Pediculosis corporis initially produces small, red papules (usually on the shoulders, trunk, or buttocks). Later, wheals (probably a sensitivity reaction) may develop. Untreated pediculosis corporis may lead to vertical excoriations and ultimately to dry, discolored, thickly encrusted, scaly skin, with bacterial infection and scarring. In severe cases, headache, fever, and malaise may accompany cutaneous symptoms.
Pediculosis pubis causes skin irritation from scratching, which is usually more obvious than the bites. Small gray-blue spots (maculae caeruleae) may appear on the thighs or upper body. Small red spots are often seen in the underclothing.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Clinical features vary with the cause.
Signs and symptoms of pediculosis capitis include itching; excoriation (with severe itching); matted, foul-smelling, lusterless hair (in severe cases); occipital and cervical lymph-adenopathy; and a rash on the trunk (probably due to sensitization). Adult lice migrate from the scalp and deposit oval gray-white nits on hair shafts.
Pediculosis corporis initially produces small red papules (usually on the shoulders, trunk, or buttocks). Later, wheals (probably a sensitivity reaction) may develop. Untreated pediculosis corporis may lead to vertical excoriations and ultimately to dry, discolored, thickly encrusted, scaly skin, with bacterial infection and scarring. In severe cases, headache, fever, and malaise may accompany cutaneous symptoms.
Pediculosis pubis causes skin irritation from scratching, which is usually more obvious than the bites. Small gray-blue spots (maculae caeruleae) may appear on the thighs or upper body.
Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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. (Source: excerpt from Body Lice: DPD)
When considering symptoms of Pediculosis, it is also important to consider Pediculosis as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Pediculosis may cause:
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Pediculosis. This signs and symptoms information for Pediculosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Pediculosis signs or Pediculosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Pediculosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Pediculosis symptoms.
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